Which of the following aspects is NOT a part of deliberate practice of a learner?

AThe task is either quite easy or very difficult. ✓ Correct

BInformative feedback about performance is given to the learner.

CThe learner has ample opportunity to repeat the task.

DThe learner has the opportunity to correct errors.

Correct answer: (A) The task is either quite easy or very difficult.

Explanation

Deliberate practice requires a task pitched just beyond current ability, so a task that is either quite easy or very difficult is NOT part of it.

Informative feedback about performance is a core element of deliberate practice, so it does belong.

Ample opportunity to repeat the task is essential to deliberate practice, so it belongs.

The opportunity to correct errors is central to deliberate practice, so it belongs.

Deliberate practice is focused, effortful, and aimed at specific weaknesses rather than mere repetition.

Anders Ericsson developed the concept of deliberate practice in studies of expert performance.

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