When previous learning makes learning easier in new situation it is called

Options

A. Positive transfer to learning
B. Absolute transfer to learning
C. Negative transfer of learning
D. Zero transfer of learning

Answer

A

Explanation

It is called Positive transfer of learning. Positive transfer occurs when something we've learned previously aids us in learning at a later time. It refers to the effect that knowledge or abilities acquired in one area have problem solving or knowledge acquisition in other areas. Positive transfer is more common than negative transfer which occurs when an old behaviour interferes with the performance of a similar new behaviour.