A comparative study of "transfer through generalization" and "transfer through identical elements" in technical training.

When are very short specialized training programs good enough in naval aviation technical training? Graduates of several specialized training programs were compared with those having had broader training. Technical behavior check lists were used with groups of up to 60 Ss. Specialized training was adequate for mechanical manipulation but not for abstract conceptual tasks. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)