Margaret attended a training session designed to teach "weekend mechanics" the basics of routine maintenance on Honda gas engines. To Margaret's surprise, she was able to apply the same basic principles to routine maintenance of different gas-powered engines in her garage. Which of the following terms best captures this generalization of knowledge from Honda engines to other gas-powered engines?
A) subject-matter expertise
B) routine expertise
C) adaptive expertise
D) active expertise

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Adaptive expertise refers to the ability to apply knowledge and skills learned in one context to new, unfamiliar situations. In this case, Margaret was able to apply the basic principles learned on Honda engines to other gas-powered engines in her garage. This demonstrates adaptive expertise. The other options do not fit the context as well. Subject-matter expertise refers to deep knowledge of a specific topic or field, routine expertise refers to proficiency in performing established tasks, and active expertise is not a commonly used term in this context.

Margaret Attended a Training Session Designed to Teach "Weekend Mechanics