In which learning stage are participants likely to achieve a high level of skill mastery?

The autonomic stage is characterized by participants demonstrating a high level of skill mastery and performing movements with ease and precision. At this stage, individuals have practiced and refined their skills to the extent that they can execute the movements almost automatically, requiring little conscious thought or effort. Skills become ingrained, allowing participants to focus on other aspects of performance, such as improving overall execution or incorporating advanced techniques.

Participants in the autonomic stage can recall their movements quickly and coordinate them smoothly, resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness. This contrasts with the cognitive stage, where learners are typically focused on understanding the mechanics of a skill and developing a basic proficiency. The affective or associative stage includes practice and refinement but does not yet reach the level of automatic execution seen in the autonomic stage. The introductory stage is primarily for beginners and involves initial exposure to skills, further distant from achieving mastery.