Transfer of Learning, Curve & Plateau
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In the context of 'Transfer of Learning', which of the following scientific statements is most appropriate and true regarding the primary philosophical and psychological difference between E. L. Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' and C. H. Judd's 'Theory of Generalization'?
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In the context of educational psychology and child development, understanding transfer of learning is crucial:
- Thorndike's Theory of Identical Elements (1901): Proposes that transfer occurs from one situation to another only to the extent that both situations share common or identical elements (such as skills, methods, or facts).
- Judd's Theory of Generalization (1908): Argues that transfer does not depend upon identical physical elements, but rather on the learner's understanding and generalization of principles applied to new contexts.
Therefore, option (b) accurately defines the fundamental scientific distinction between these two classic theories of learning transfer.
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