transfer

The process of generalizing a newly acquired behavior to new and different environments: for example, the transfer of improved fluency from the therapy room to the classroom or to the home or office. Sometimes referred to as "carry-over."

Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)

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