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The second phase is associative

▪ In this phase, different sensory inputs or stimuli are linked with appropriate

responses.
▪ As the practice increases, errors decrease, performance improves and time

taken is also reduced.

The third phase, i.e. autonomous phase, begins.

▪ In this phase, two important changes take place in performance:
✓ the attentional demands of the associative phase decrease,

✓ and interference created by external factors reduces.

▪ Finally, skilled performance attains automaticity with minimal demands on

conscious effort.

TRANSFER OF LEARNING
▪ The term transfer of learning is often called transfer of training or transfer effect.

▪ It refers to the effects of prior learning on new learning.

▪ Transfer is considered to be positive if the earlier learning facilitates current

learning.

▪ It is considered to be negative transfer if new learning is retarded.
▪ Two Types: Generic Transfer and Specific Transfer