The principle that emphasizes "practice makes perfect" aligns with the concept of the Law of Recency. This law states that information or skills learned more recently are better remembered and retained. It highlights the idea that repetition and practice help solidify knowledge and skills in a learner's memory.
In the context of training and learning, frequent and recent practice of a skill enhances the likelihood of mastery and retention. Therefore, the more a learner engages with a concept or skill closer to the time of learning, the more proficient they are likely to become. This law underscores the importance of continual practice and review in educational settings, especially in fields requiring precision and skill such as fire and emergency services.
Other laws such as the Law of Primacy focus on the first information received, the Law of Intensity emphasizes the stronger the experience, the more likely it is to be remembered, and the Law of Effect deals with the relationship between an action and its outcome on future behavior. However, none of these laws emphasize the repetitive practice aspect as distinctly as the Law of Recency does.