Question

When prior learning interferes with new learning, it is called:

• A. Positive Transfer
• B. Zero Transfer
• C. Generalization
• D. Negative Transfer

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Negative Transfer

Transfer of learning

• Transfer of learning is the application of acquired knowledge and skills from one situation to another enhancing or hindering performance in the new context.

• It is a fundamental goal of education transforming learning In to applicable red –world utility.

• Transfer can be : -

• positive ( facilitating new learning )

• Negative ( interfering with new learning )

• Zero ( having no effect )

Types of Transfer

1. Positive Transfer : - When learning in one situation helps or enhance performance in a new related situation.

2. Negative Transfer : - When prior learning interferes with or minders new learning or performance in a new situation.

3. Zero Transfer :- when previous knowledge has no effect on performance in the new situation