Negative transfer is most likely to be observed when two motor tasks involve
A)similar responses to similar stimuli
B)different responses to similar stimuli
C)different responses to different stimuli
D)either a or c

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Negative transfer occurs when the learning of a new task interferes with the performance of a previously learned task. This interference is most likely to occur when the two tasks have similar stimuli but require different responses. Therefore, the best answer is B, as it describes different responses to similar stimuli. Option A would result in positive transfer, while Option C may not result in any transfer effect.

Negative Transfer Is Most Likely to Be Observed When Two