Which One of the Following Most Clearly Illustrates Vertical as Opposed

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following most clearly illustrates vertical as opposed to lateral) transfer?

• A) The skill Arnold has developed as a marathon runner helps him later in life when he jogs for exercise.
• B) Brian has learned study skills in his history class that he also finds useful in his English literature class.
• C) Conway's knowledge of addition and subtraction helps him learn accounting procedures.
• D) David's knowledge of the human digestive system helps him understand the digestive system of an earthworm.

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Definitions:

Motor Intelligence

The ability or skill in performing tasks with physical coordination and movement.

Gardner's Theory

Refers to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that individuals have various kinds of intelligences, not just a single intelligence.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposing that intelligence is not a single entity but rather comprises several distinct types of cognitive abilities.

Mathematical Ability

The capacity to understand, manipulate, and solve numerical and logical problems.