Chapter 10 Transfer of learning 10.4 Theories about transfer of learning (formal discipline theor This is the oldest theory of transfer of learning. It appeared at the end of 19 century. Its foundation of thought is called faculty psychology, which was put forward by a german psychologist, C V. Wolff in the middle of 18 century.Chapter 10 Transfer of learning • 10.4 Theories about transfer of learning • (1)formal discipline theory. • This is the oldest theory of transfer of learning. It appeared at the end of 19 century. Its foundation of thought is called faculty psychology, which was put forward by a German psychologist, C.V. Wolff in the middle of 18 century