Mary's parents want her to study advanced mathematics as a way of helping her remember her lines in theater productions. Considering research on transfer, are Mary's parents correct? Will studying advanced mathematics help Mary learn her lines more readily?
A) Probably
B) Only if Mary studies mathematics for an extended period of time
C) Only if Mary studies abstract concepts
D) Probably not

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Research on transfer suggests that skills or knowledge learned in one area do not necessarily transfer to another area. Studying advanced mathematics would not necessarily help Mary remember lines for theater productions unless the two areas have some overlapping skills or knowledge, which is unlikely.

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