Brian Grew Up in California and Became an Expert Surfer

question 681

Multiple Choice

Brian grew up in California and became an expert surfer and skateboarder. His job transferred him to New Hampshire, where he took up snowboarding with relative ease. This ease in developing this new hobby illustrates

• A)vicarious learning.
• B)positive transfer.
• C)the serial position effect.
• D)performance consolidation.

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