For a Given Field, Experts Differ from Novices in That

question 48

Multiple Choice

For a given field, experts differ from novices in that:

• A) novices are better than experts are at recognizing when to apply a problem-solving schema.
• B) novices can more quickly select the cues needed to retrieve the appropriate problem-solving schema from long-term memory than experts.
• C) novices are less capable at recognizing when to apply a problem-solving schema.
• D) novices less often than experts have to solve problems in short-term memory.

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Definitions:

Automatic System

This term relates to cognitive processing that functions effortlessly, quickly, and without the need for conscious guidance, as opposed to the deliberate system.

Gut Reactor

An individual who often relies on intuitive, emotional responses rather than analytical thinking when making decisions.

Deliberate System

A cognitive processing system that is slow, analytical, and consciously controlled, often involved in reasoned decision-making.

Social Brain Theory

The hypothesis that the complex social structures of humans have significantly influenced the evolution of the human brain and cognition.