Upon a rigorous analysis of the various theories of 'Transfer of Learning' in educational psychology, which of the following options most authentically explains the core philosophical and theoretical difference between Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization' and Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements'?

Detailed Explanation

According to Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' in transfer of learning, the greater the number of identical elements between two situations, the greater the transfer will be.

On the other hand, according to Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization', rules or principles learned in one situation are understood, generalized, and then applied to a new situation.

• Thorndike: Focuses on specific identical components (stimulus-response elements).
• Judd: Focuses on conceptual understanding and generalized principles.