In the context of transfer of learning, which of the following psychological concepts and types of transfer is explained by E.L. Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements'?

Understanding Thorndike's Theory of Identical Elements

According to E.L. Thorndike, the transfer of learning occurs only to the extent that the old situation and the new situation have identical elements (such as content, procedures, skills, or attitudes).

• Core Concept: Greater similarity or identical components between two learning tasks result in more effective transfer.
• Pedagogical Implication: Curricula should be designed to closely mirror real-world applications to maximize positive transfer.

For more details, refer to the Transfer of Learning Wikipedia page.