In order to learn to do a triple jump in ice-skating, Jennifer broke the triple jump into its component parts-the take-off, the individual turns, and the landing-and practised each of those individually. Jennifer was using ________ to master a complex act.
A)locomotion
B)fine-motor skills
C)integration
D)differentiation

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Differentiation is the process of breaking down a complex skill into its component parts, practicing each part separately, and then integrating them into a cohesive, fluent whole. Jennifer broke down the triple jump into its take-off, individual turns, and landing, and then practiced each component part separately before integrating them together.

In Order to Learn to Do a Triple Jump in Ice-Skating