The theory of transfer of learning by Thorndike is called

Options

A. similarity principle
B. theory of identical elements
C. theory of formal discipline
D. None of the above

Answer

B

Explanation

According to Thorndike most of transfer occurs from one situation to another in which there are most similar or identical elements. Thus theory explains that carrying over from one situation to another is roughly proportional to the degree of resemblance in situation, in other words - more the similarity, more the transfer.