Negative transfer is most likely to occur when
A)classical conditioning is involved.
B)latent learning occurs.
C)new responses must be made to an old stimulus.
D)spontaneous recovery occurs during extinction.

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Negative transfer occurs when learning in one context or task interferes with the performance in another context or task. It is most likely to happen when new responses must be made to an old stimulus, as the previously learned responses can interfere with the learning of the new responses.

Negative Transfer Is Most Likely to Occur When