Question

A diver wants to try competitive gymnastics. What type of transfer might be MOST expected?

a. Positive transfer because her ability to perform flips in diving will help her perform flips in gymnastics.
b. Negative transfer because flips are similar in gymnastics but landing is different in gymnastics.
c. Both positive and negative transfer because flips are similar but landing is different in gymnastics.
d. Neutral transfer because her experience diving has nothing in common with gymnastics.

Answer 1

a. Positive transfer because her ability to perform flips in diving will help her perform flips in gymnastics.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diving and gymnastics share some similarities, such as body control and awareness in the air, which could potentially result in positive transfer. The diver's experience with flips in diving would likely provide her with a foundation to learn and perform flips in gymnastics.