Which One of the Following Most Clearly Illustrates General as Opposed

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following most clearly illustrates general as opposed to specific) transfer?

• A) The skill Arnold has developed as a marathon runner helps him later in life when he jogs for exercise.
• B) Brian has learned study skills in his history class that he also finds useful in his English literature class.
• C) Conway's knowledge of addition and subtraction helps him learn accounting procedures.
• D) David's knowledge of the human digestive system helps him understand the digestive system of an earthworm.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary, striated muscles that are attached to bones by tendons and facilitate movement.

Reflexes

Involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to a stimulus, serving as a protective mechanism for the body.

Somatic

Relating to the body, particularly the external parts and not the reproductive organs, often in contrast to psychological or mental aspects.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the movement of the eyeball and the muscles controlling it, often in reference to the oculomotor nerve.