Transfer of skills

Question 1

what is positive transfer?

Answer 1

when learning in one task is enhanced by learning in another task

Question 2

what is negative transfer?

Answer 2

when learning a new task is interfered by the knowledge of a similar activity

Question 3

what is bilateral transfer?

Answer 3

takes place from one limb to another

e.g. a football player learns to kick a ball with the non preferred foot, the actions are learnt through reference by the brain to preferred foot

Question 4

what is zero transfer?

Answer 4

when there is no transfer at all between skills