Question

When the work learned in one situation interrupts the other situation.is called -------

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

• A. iii only
• B. ii only
• C. i only
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

B. ii only

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

E g. Right hand side drive hinders left hand side

Positive transfer- learning of one task facilitates the acquisition of a subsequent task                                                             E g. Playing badminton helps in the learning of tennis

Zero transfer -  Previous learning has no effect on further learning 

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

Vertical transfer - learning at one behavioral level facilitates learning at a higher behavioral level                                               E g. A teacher promoted as principal