Chapter 10 Transfer of learning 3)general transfer and specific transfers Specific transfer occurs far more frequently than general transfer(Gray, Orasanu, 1987). In fact, the question of whether general transfer occurs at all has been the subject of considerable debateChapter 10 Transfer of learning • (3) general transfer and specific transfer: • Specific transfer occurs far more frequently than general transfer(Gray, Orasanu,1987). In fact, the question of whether general transfer occurs at all has been the subject of considerable debate