Thorndike's Identical Elements Theory of Transfer Stated That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Thorndike's identical elements theory of transfer stated that:

• A)the extent to which information learned in one situation will transfer to another situation is determined by the similarity between the two situations
• B)for the transfer of training to occur,mental elements must first be discovered
• C)learning difficult topics in school will make it much easier for students to adjust to society when they leave school
• D)transfer from a learning situation to a new situation will only occur if the two situations are identical

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