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Which of the following are NOT examples of positive transfer of learning? Choose the correct answer…

Paper 1 · Paper 1 UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (29.08.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following are NOT examples of positive transfer of learning? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
  • 1. Learning the piano makes learning the violin more difficult.
  • 2. Proficiency in algebra helps in understanding calculus.
  • 3. Knowing how to drive a car makes learning to ride a bicycle more difficult.
  • 4. Learning to speak French interferes with learning Spanish.
A2, 4 only
B1, 3, 4 only ✓ Correct
C3, 4 only
D1, 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 3, 4 only — Statements 1, 3 and 4 are not positive transfer, so that is the answer.
Explanation
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are not positive transfer, so that is the answer.
Positive transfer is when one learning helps another.
Piano making violin harder shows negative transfer.
Car driving making cycling harder is also negative transfer.
French interfering with Spanish is negative transfer too, while algebra helping calculus is positive.
Hence 1, 3 and 4 is correct.

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