126.Mr. Andriesse has taught his fifth graders about metaphors and similes.  He gave them several examples of each, and they also formed a definition of each.  He then supplied the term metaphor and linked it to its definition and then introduced the term simile and linked it to its definition.                Mr. Andriesse then had them write a paragraph that included at least three examples each of similes and metaphors.  Most of the students were able to do it.  For those that were, this best illustrates:

a.metacognition.

b.study skills.

c.transfer.

d.critical thinking.

    127.The ability to apply knowledge or skills learned in one context to a wide variety of different contexts is best described as:

a.positive transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.general transfer.

d.global transfer.

    128.The ability to apply information in a context similar to the one in which it was originally learned is best described as:

a.positive transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.general transfer.

d.global transfer.

  129.Jorge has found that the knowledge he has of the structure of Spanish, his native language, has helped him learn English structure and syntax. Of the following, Jorge’s experience best illustrates:

a.general transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.conceptual enhancement.

d.the use of mnemonics.

  130.Students in a biology class study single-subject experimental design as one of their topics. Sometime later they use a single-subject design in a project for their psychology class. Of the following, this best illustrates:

a.general transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.identical elements.

d.global transfer.

  131.Educational leaders at one time believed that studying courses such as Latin were effective because they disciplined the mind and made learning of other content areas, such as mathematics, more efficient? If this belief had been correct, it would illustrate:

a.specific transfer.

b.general transfer.

c.global transfer.

d.total transfer.

  132.Jana demonstrated how to do double digit subtraction problems with regrouping in class.  Students then practiced during class time while working with a peer.  They then completed six more problems as homework. Completing the homework best illustrates:

a.general transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.concrete transfer.

d.global transfer.

  133.  Students learned to compute proportions and then were guided to use the computations to figure out the proportions of unpopped kernels found in different brands of popcorn. Of the following, this behavior can best be described as:

a.general transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.concrete transfer.

d.global transfer.

  134.Research indicates that some dispositions, such as the tendency to remain open-minded and look for evidence, the inclination to consider sources of opinions, and the ability to reserve judgment apply in a variety of contexts. These dispositions best illustrate:

a.general transfer.

b.specific transfer.

c.concrete transfer.

d.global transfer.

    135.According to cognitive views of learning, of the following, the concept that is most important in facilitating transfer is:

a.reinforcement.

b.rehearsal.

c.expectations.

d.meaningfulness.