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When earlier learning hinders performance on a related task, it is called...

APositive transfer
BNear transfer
CNegative transfer
DFar transfer
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Negative transfer
1. Positive transfer is when learning supports novel problem solving. 2. Negative transfer is when prior learning inhibits performance. 3. Near and far transfer concern how similar the contexts are. _Source: Wikipedia, Learning, Transfer_
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