Types of transfer

Question 1

positive transfer

Answer 1

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

Question 2

negative transfer

Answer 2

occurs when learning in one task is interfered with by the knowledge of a similar activity

Question 3

bilateral

Answer 3

this is when transfer takes place from one limb to another

Question 4

proactive transfer

Answer 4

influence of one skill on a still yet to be learned

Question 5

retroactive transfer

Answer 5

influence of one skill on a skill that has previously been learned

Question 6

example of retroactive transfer

Answer 6

a hockey player learns the flicking skill which may negatively impact on the previously learned push

Question 7

proactive transfer example

Answer 7

having learned the forehand drive in tennis, the action is then modified to the forehand drive with a top spin

Question 8

bilateral transfer example

Answer 8

learning how to kick a ball with dominant foot and then using that knowledge to learn with the non dominant foot

Question 9

negative transfer example

Answer 9

the flexible use of the wrist needed for badminton may interfere with the firm wrist needed for tennis

Question 10

positive transfer example

Answer 10

learning a golf stroke may be enhanced by the fact that the player is a good hockey player