Although research evidence supports overlearning as an effective practice strategy for learning certain skills, it is important to remember that the amount of practice is
A. the most critical variable for influencing skill learning.
B. not the most critical variable for influencing skill learning.
C. next in importance to variability for influencing skill learning.
D. not a critical variable for influencing skill learning.
Answer: B. not the most critical variable for influencing skill learning.
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