Presence of identical elements between already learnt skills and new skills results in

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  1. Negative transfer
  2. Positive transfer
  3. Generalized transfer
  4. Zero transfer

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Option 2 : Positive transfer

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'Transfer of learning' is the appropriate reason in the context of the question. The concept of 'Transfer of learning' was introduced by 'E.Thorndike' and 'S.Woodworth'.

  • Transfer of training refers to apply acquired abilities or knowledge in a new situation. It occurs when the elements are identical in both situations.

Key Points

There are three types of transfer of learning which are as follows: 

Positive transfer of learning

  • It occurs when previous learning facilitates learning in another situation.
  • Eg- knowledge of cycling helps in riding motor cycle.

Negative transfer of learning

  • It occurs when previous learning hinders the learning of another task.
  • Eg- Habit of speaking Hindi hinders to use English in communication.

Zero transfer of learning

  • It occurs when previous learning makes no difference in learning new things.
  • Eg- Ability to do bowling has nothing to do with batting.

 

Hence, it could be concluded that presence of identical elements between already learnt skills and new skills results in 'Positive transfer'.

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