The acquisition of the ability to learn a new task rapidly based on frequent experiences with a similar task is known as:
A) motor program.
B) transfer specificity.
C) identical elements theory.
D) learning set formation.

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Learning set formation refers to the process where an individual becomes capable of learning new tasks more quickly due to repeated experiences with similar tasks. This concept is based on the idea that the individual develops a "set" or approach to learning that can be applied to new, yet related, situations.

The Acquisition of the Ability to Learn a New Task