Research on Experts in Fields Ranging from Violin to Chess

question 163

Multiple Choice

Research on experts in fields ranging from violin to chess indicates that to become an expert,

• A) one needs about 10 years of concentrated practice.
• B) one must be born with an unusual talent or ability.
• C) one needs to have a very high overall IQ score.
• D) one needs to have a certain degree of mental disturbance.

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Definitions:

Negative Effect

A typo; assuming "Effect" should be "Affect" refers to a dimension of mood involving negative emotions and bad feelings. If "Effect" as written, NO.

Body Weight

A measure of an individual's mass, usually considered in relation to height to assess health through indicators like BMI (Body Mass Index).

Reading Ability

The capacity to understand, interpret, and derive meaning from written words.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, without implying causation.