Question

A motor car mechanic repaired a motorbike on the request of his friend .The transfer of learning that happened here is......

1. positive transfer of learning
2. Negative transfer of learning
3. Zero transfer of learning
4. Vertical transfer of learning

• A. None of these
• B. iv only
• C. iii only
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i only

Transfer of learning

• Using the knowledge or skills used in one situation in to a new situation

1. Positive transfer- learning of one task facilitates the acquisition of a subsequent task.                                                              

   E g. Playing badminton helps in the learning of tennis.

2. Negative transfer  -When the learning of one task makes the learning of another task harder.      

   E g. Right hand side drive hinders left hand side

3. Zero transfer -  Previous learning has no effect on further learning 

   E g. knowledge of carpentry has no effect on the learning of cycling.

4. Vertical transfer - learning at one behavioral level facilitates learning at a higher behavioral level                                                       

   Eg. A teacher promoted as principal 

5. Horizontal Transfer. - Here a previous learning will aid in doing things which are of the same level.                                                            

   Eg. Teacher of a school transferred to other school (Position in not changed)