Types Of Transfer

Question 1

What is positive transfer

Answer 1

Where one skill or situation helps the learning and performance of another skill e.g. action of throwing a ball helps with a serve in tennis. Transfers the S-R bond of one skill to another

Question 2

What is negative transfer

Answer 2

Where one skill hinders the learning and performance of another skill e.g. flexed arm in throwing hinders the straight arm required for cricket.

Question 3

What is proactive transfer

Answer 3

Where a previously learned skill affects the current learning or performance of another skill. This can help or hinder the learning or performance of a new skill

Question 4

What is retroactive transfer

Answer 4

The current learning of a new skill effect the performance of a previously learned skill. This can help or hinder performance.

Question 5

What is bilateral transfer

Answer 5

Transfer from limb to limb (one side of the body to the other). Can be positive or negative e.g. using non dominant foot to pass in football.