Learning One Skill Makes a Person Worse at Learning Another

question 84

Multiple Choice

Learning one skill makes a person worse at learning another skill.This phenomenon is referred to as:

• A) positive interference.
• B) negative interference.
• C) positive transfer.
• D) negative transfer.

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Definitions:

Signal Detection

The process of identifying and processing essential information from a background of non-essential or irrelevant information.

Naysayers

People who are habitually negative or skeptical, often dismissing or doubting ideas or changes.

Yea-Sayers

Individuals who habitually agree with or support a particular idea, cause, or leader without critical consideration.

Misses

Instances in which a desired or expected outcome does not occur, often used in the context of errors or failures in perception, memory, or action.