Weston is working on a science project and wants to make his papier-mâché volcano "erupt." He remembers that when his mother combined vinegar and baking soda while following a recipe, the batter foamed up as she added the vinegar. So he tries mixing vinegar and baking soda in his volcano, and the mixture bubbles. Weston is showing:
A) General transfer
B) Intuitive transfer
C) Negative transfer
D) Specific transfer

Question

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Weston is showing specific transfer, as he remembered the specific combination of vinegar and baking soda from his mother's recipe and applied it to his own project. He is using the knowledge from a specific context and applying it to a similar context.

Weston Is Working on a Science Project and Wants to Make