Distinguish Between General and Specific Transfer, and Give a Concrete

question 56

Essay

Distinguish between general and specific transfer, and give a concrete example of each to illustrate the distinction. Describe the four perspectives of transfer listed below in terms of their views on general and specific transfer:
a. Formal discipline
b. Similarity of stimuli and responses
c. Information processing
d. Situated learning

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Definitions:

Autocratic

A leadership or management style characterized by individual control over all decisions with little input from group members, often leading to a top-down approach in decision making.

Democratic

Pertaining to a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Buying Centers

Groups within an organization that make purchasing decisions, comprising individuals with different roles such as users, influencers, deciders, approvers, and gatekeepers.

Repossession Services

Businesses that specialize in reclaiming property on behalf of creditors when borrowers default on their loans.