NeurologyS SPECIFIC TRANSFER By N., Sam M.S. using the skills from task in a similar task where the skills are relevant. Compare general transfer. SPECIFIC TRANSFER: "In specific transfer we use knowledge and skills learned from one task to do a similar task." Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SPECIFIC TRANSFER," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/specific-transfer/ (accessed March 24, 2023). Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print By N., Sam M.S. Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics. Leave a comment Leave a comment Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Δ Search for: Latest Posts Canophilia - Definition, Origin, and Signs Extrovert Definition and Personality Traits Psychology Careers and Jobs PMDD: Can It Be Cured? Evaluation of a Quantitative Study Collectivist and Individualist Cultures Service Team Roles Intelligence Across the African-American and Latino Cultures Popular Psychology Terms JUDGMENT MEDICAL MODEL HYPERMNESIA AFFIRMATION BRAINWASHING BACKUP REINFORCER QUALITY WELL-BEING AFFILIATIVE BEHAVIOR MESSAGE-LEARNING APPROACH