Maintenance is the specific stage of learning which is antecedent to _____ stage of learning.

In the stages of learning model, the typical sequence is: Acquisition → Fluency → Maintenance → Generalization → Adaptation. Maintenance comes before generalization, where the learner retains the skill over time without ongoing instruction. After maintenance, generalization occurs, where the learner applies the skill across different settings, materials, people, and situations. This progression helps ensure learning is durable and transferable.