general transfer

the transfer of general skills or principles acquired in one task or situation to problems in a totally different field. An example is applying the capacity for logical thought acquired in a philosophy course to problems arising in business (see transfer of training). Also called transfer by generalization; transfer of principles. Compare specific transfer. See also cognitive generalization.

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September 1st 2024

processor

1. in information theory, any device or system that can perform specific operations on data that have been presented to it in proper format.

2. in computer science, a computer or its principal operating part. See central processor.