Skill Classification

Question 1

Positive transfer

Answer 1

When a learned skill helps/enhances/facilitates the learning of a new skill

Question 2

Negative transfer

Answer 2

When a learned skill negatively effects or hinders the learning of a new skill

Question 3

Proactive transfer

Answer 3

When a learned skill influences a skill yet to be learned or performed.

Question 4

Rétroactive transfer

Answer 4

When a learned skill influences the performance of a previously learned skill.

Question 5

Bilateral transfer

Answer 5

The transfer of learning from one limb to another