Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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Upon a deep analysis of the primary causes of the emergence of plateaus in learning, their remedial measures, and the philosophical and interrelational nature of Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' of transfer of learning, which of the following statements is scientifically the most authentic and true?
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During the learning process, when performance remains stagnant for a certain period, it is termed a plateau in learning. The primary causes for its emergence include lack of motivation, loss of interest, fatigue, and complex content, which can be rectified through proper motivation and teaching techniques.
Additionally, the Theory of Identical Elements propounded by Edward Thorndike and Woodworth highlights that knowledge or skills learned in one situation are effectively transferred to another only when both situations share common elements or characteristics.
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