The application of knowledge, skills, or behavioral patterns acquired in one context to new, different situations, representing successful transfer of learning across domains.
Example: Students applying problem-solving strategies learned in mathematics to science problems, or therapy clients using coping skills in new stressful situations outside of therapy.
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