Which statement best describes interleaved practice compared to blocked practice?

Which statement best describes interleaved practice compared to blocked practice?

• A. Interleaved practice mixes topics and enhances long-term transfer; Blocked practice repeats the same task and yields better short-term performance but less transfer.
• B. Interleaved practice is worse for transfer; Blocked practice improves transfer.
• C. Interleaved practice has no effect on learning.
• D. Blocked practice is always superior to interleaved practice.

Answer: (A)