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Which term refers to inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped?
Which term refers to inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped?
- Aptitude (correct)
- Talent
- Ability
- Competence
According to Gladwell and Colvin, what is it often difficult to distinguish between in the case of outstanding performances?
According to Gladwell and Colvin, what is it often difficult to distinguish between in the case of outstanding performances?
- Aptitude and skills
- Intelligence and IQ
- Talent and hard training (correct)
- Competence and abilities
What do Howe, Davidson, and Sloboda argue about talents?
What do Howe, Davidson, and Sloboda argue about talents?
- Talents are developed through learning
- Talents are acquired (correct)
- Talents are innate
- Talents are a combination of aptitude and skills
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Innate Ability and Talent
- Innate ability refers to inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped.
Distinguishing Between Innate Ability and Deliberate Practice
- According to Gladwell and Colvin, it is often difficult to distinguish between innate ability and deliberate practice in the case of outstanding performances.
The Nature of Talents
- Howe, Davidson, and Sloboda argue that talents are not fixed at birth, but rather are developed over time through dedicated practice and training.
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