Distinguish between positive and negative transfer, and give a concrete example of each to illustrate your discussion
What will be an ideal response?
In positive transfer, something learned at one time facilitates learning or performance at a later time. In negative transfer, something learned at one time interferes with learning or performance at a later time. The response should illustrate each of these concepts with a concrete example.
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