Mary is majoring in drama. Mary's parents want her to study advanced mathematics as a way of strengthening her mind, and argue that, when she is in a play, she will be able to learn her lines more easily. Based on their reasoning, which one of the following theories of transfer do Mary's parents believe?
A) Formal discipline
B) Behaviorism
C) Information processing theory
D) Situated learning

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Mary's parents are using the theory of formal discipline, which states that studying a particular subject can improve overall mental abilities and transfer to other areas, such as memorization of lines in a play.

Mary Is Majoring in Drama