Which one of the following pieces of advice is consistent with psychologists' beliefs about transfer?
a. "Take computer programming to help develop your analytical thinking skills."
b. "Study German so you'll have an easier time learning Chinese next year."
c. "Studying calculus will help you think more abstractly about the various subjects you will study in college."
d. "Use your knowledge of algebra to solve this chemistry equation."
D
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