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burchfield96

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Which one of the following pieces of advice is most consistent with current beliefs about transfer?
 
  a. Take calculus to help you develop your critical thinking skills.
  b. Study German so that you'll have an easier time learning Japanese next year.
  c. Taking an advanced history class will help you think more abstractly about the various subjects you will study in college.
  d. Use your knowledge of algebra to simplify this chemistry equation.

Question 2

Which one of the following most clearly illustrates general (as opposed to specific) transfer?
 
  a. The skill Arnold has developed as a marathon runner helps him later in life when he jogs for exercise.
  b. Brian has learned study skills in his history class that he also finds useful in his English literature class.
  c. Conway's knowledge of addition and subtraction helps him learn accounting procedures.
  d. David's knowledge of the human digestive system helps him understand the digestive system of an earthworm.



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scrocafella

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Gracias!


adf223

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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