Which statement describes the Readiness law of learning?

• A. It refers to the spacing of material.
• B. It refers to the learner being physically and mentally prepared to learn before instruction.
• C. It refers to the amount of practice performed.
• D. It refers to the learner's motivation after instruction.

Answer: (B)

The Readiness law of learning is about being physically and mentally prepared to learn before instruction. When a learner is rested, focused, and in the right environment, they can attend to new material, connect it with what they already know, and retain it more effectively. If readiness isn't present—fatigue, distraction, or lack of prerequisite knowledge—the instruction will not stick as well, no matter how well it’s taught.

Spreading content over time describes spacing, which helps retention. The amount of practice refers to how much repetition is done to achieve mastery. Motivation after instruction deals with reinforcement and post-learning drive.