Transfer of Learning

Question 1

What is transfer of learning

Answer 1

The effect of the learning and performance of own skill on the learning and performance of another skill

Question 2

What are the types of transfer

Answer 2

Negative
Positive
Zero
Bilateral

Question 3

What is positive transfer and why does it occur

Answer 3

The learning of one skill enhances the learning of another
This can be because they involve the same actions and movements
Or because they involve the same decision making components

Question 4

What is negative transfer and why does it occur

Answer 4

The learning of one skill hinders the learning of another skill
This happens because skills appear to be similar but are slightly different

Question 5

What is zero transfer and when does it occur

Answer 5

The learning of one skill has no effect on another
This occurs when 2 skills have no similarities and are completely different

Question 6

What is bilateral transfer and how does it help the performer

Answer 6

The learning of a skill can be transferred across the body from one side to another.
Therefore the performer becomes more skilful if both sides are practiced and used.