Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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In the context of transfer of learning, which psychological concept is supported by the 'Theory of Identical Elements' proposed by Edward Thorndike and Robert Woodworth, and under what conditions does maximum transfer of learning occur according to it?
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Theory of Identical Elements
In the field of transfer of learning, the 'Theory of Identical Elements' proposed by Edward Thorndike and Robert Woodworth states that knowledge, skills, or habits learned in one situation are transferred to another situation only to the extent that both situations share identical elements or partial similarities.
Key takeaways of this theory include:
- Greater Similarity: The greater the number of identical elements between the source and target situations, the greater the transfer of learning.
- Rejection of Formal Discipline: This theory successfully refuted the older doctrine of formal discipline which viewed the mind as a muscle that could be trained generally through any rigorous subject.
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