10 Questions
According to Ericsson and Charness (1994), what is the major limiting factor in attaining expert performance?
Acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills
What has excellence been defined as?
The acquisition of extraordinary skill in a specific area of expertise
What did Adriaan de Groot's studies of chess masters demonstrate?
Chess masters could remember the positions of chess pieces on a board with incredible accuracy after only brief exposure to the chessboard
What is the first element of cognitive skills involved in real excellence?
A large knowledge base in the specific domain
What is supported by the fact that for many skills and talents, the accomplishments of absolute top performers are constantly bested by the next generation?
Learning is more important than biology for the acquisition of extraordinary skills
What is the central mechanism mediating the superior performance of experts, according to Ericsson and Charness (1994)?
Acquired relevant knowledge and skills
What did Adriaan de Groot's studies of chess masters demonstrate?
Superior memory skills in chess masters
What is the first element of cognitive skills involved in real excellence?
Large knowledge base in the specific domain
Why is learning considered more important than biology for the acquisition of extraordinary skills?
Because considerable research supports it
According to Ericsson and Charness (1994), what may be the major limiting factor in attaining expert performance?
Acquired relevant knowledge and skills
Explore the principles and factors influencing the acquisition of extraordinary skills and talents in a specific area of expertise. Delve into the debate between innateness and learning, and the foundations of excellence.
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