Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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In the context of 'Transfer of Learning', according to the 'Theory of Identical Elements' proposed by psychologists Edward Thorndike and R.S. Woodworth, knowledge, skills, or habits acquired in one situation are transferred to another situation most effectively and easily when which of the following conditions is most prevalent between both situations?
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According to the Theory of Identical Elements of transfer of learning, proposed by Edward Thorndike and R.S. Woodworth, learning in one context transfers to another only to the extent that the two contexts share common features.
Key Principles:
- Identical Elements: The more similar the content, procedures, attitudes, and principles between the two learning tasks, the greater the positive transfer.
- Application: Teaching methods should be designed to closely resemble real-life applications so that learners can easily identify and apply previously learned concepts.
Therefore, option b is the correct and most accurate choice as it directly refers to the maximum similarity of content, methodology, and objective elements.
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