Oliver Is an Auto Mechanic Who Was Recently Retrained on How

question 72

Multiple Choice

Oliver is an auto mechanic who was recently retrained on how to change a transmission. Since the training, it appears, however, that Oliver's performance has become worse, and he is making more mistakes. This outcome is an example of:

• A)negative transfer.
• B)negative fidelity.
• C)positive transfer.
• D)overlearning.

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Definitions:

Assimilate

The process of incorporating new information into existing cognitive frameworks or schemas.

Accommodate

The ability or action of adapting or adjusting to fit new conditions or to meet someone's needs, often used in learning and development contexts.

Biological Tendency

An innate inclination or predisposition in living organisms to perform certain behaviors or exhibit specific physiological patterns.

Adaptation

According to Piaget, an interaction between the organism and the environment that consists of two processes: assimilation and accommodation.