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Question:

This competitive athlete is finishing her event. Has she demonstrated motor learning OR motor performance?

Answer:

Motor learning

Performance describes the act of acquiring a skill

Learning describes the ability to perform and retain skills over time. The fact that this athlete was able to earn a gold medal indicates she engaged in multiple opportunities to practice and get feedback in order to refine and perfect the skill