Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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In the context of various theories of transfer of learning, which of the following represents the most subtle and significant conceptual difference between Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' and Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization'?
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In the transfer of learning, Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' posits that learning in one situation is transferred to another only when both situations share common elements (such as content, procedure, or attitude). In contrast, Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization' argues that transfer occurs not due to identical elements in a specific situation, but through the generalization of learned material and the comprehension of principles.
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