According to Thorndike and Woodworth's view of transfer, if you were to teach first uppercase, and then lowercase, printed letters, which of the following letters would tend to promote the most transfer?
A) S
B) G
C) R
D) B

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Thorndike and Woodworth's theory of transfer emphasizes the similarity between the elements of what is being learned and transferred. The uppercase "S" and lowercase "s" are more similar in shape and form compared to the other pairs, promoting more transfer according to their view.

According to Thorndike and Woodworth's View of Transfer, If You