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How do talented individuals generally demonstrate their competence?

  • They show moderate competence in a broad spectrum of activities
  • They struggle to demonstrate competence in any activity
  • They excel in a wide range of activities
  • They show high levels of competence immediately in a narrow range of activities (correct)

What is the relationship between aptitude and skills?

  • Aptitude and skills are interchangeable terms
  • Aptitude and skills are completely unrelated
  • Aptitude is inborn potential, while skills are developed through learning (correct)
  • Aptitude is solely related to physical activities, while skills are related to mental activities

What is the difference between aptitude and IQ?

  • Aptitude is solely related to mental ability, while IQ is related to physical ability
  • Aptitude often refers to independent characteristics, while IQ measures mental ability (correct)
  • Aptitude measures mental ability, while IQ measures physical ability
  • Aptitude and IQ are synonymous terms

According to Gladwell and Colvin, what makes it difficult to distinguish talent from hard training in outstanding performances?

<p>The influence of talent from the influence of hard training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Howe, Davidson, and Sloboda view talents?

<p>They argue that talents are acquired rather than innate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Demonstrating Competence

  • Talented individuals demonstrate competence through consistent high performance in their field, achieving consistently high outcomes when compared to others and showing a high degree of skill and technique in their chosen pursuit.

Aptitude and Skills

  • Aptitude represents natural ability or predisposition for a particular skill.
  • Skills are acquired capabilities through practice and learning that build upon underlying aptitude.
  • Aptitude provides a foundation for skill development, and skill attainment demonstrates and refines aptitude.

Aptitude vs. IQ

  • While overlapping, aptitude is more specific to a particular domain. It refers to natural talent for a specific skill, and IQ is more general, representing overall cognitive ability.
  • IQ is a broader measure of intelligence and might not directly predict proficiency in a specific area.

Difficulty in Distinguishing Talent from Training

  • Gladwell and Colvin highlight that exceptional performance can stem from intense dedication and rigorous training, making it challenging to separate innate talent from acquired skill.
  • It is difficult to distinguish inherent ability from the fruits of countless hours of practice and refined technique.

Talent Perspectives

  • Howe, Davidson, and Sloboda view talents as emerging through a complex interplay of factors.
  • These factors include genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and personal effort.
  • They emphasize that talent is not solely an innate characteristic but rather a combination of nature and nurture.

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