Bobby Is an Expert at Chess

question 132

Multiple Choice

Bobby is an expert at chess. Peter is a novice at chess. Which of the following differences in their chess-playing would you expect to see?

• A) ​Bobby will take less time to select a move than Peter.
• B) ​Bobby will bypass steps that Peter needs when selecting his individual moves.
• C) ​Bobby will play to the goal of being stable and "autonomous," while Peter will not.
• D) ​Bobby will rely more on intuition and less on experience than Peter.

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Definitions:

Transitive

In logic and mathematics, a relation is transitive if it holds that whenever relation A relates to B, and B relates to C, then A must relate to C.

Unbalanced

Lacking equilibrium or stability in terms of emotional state, workload, resource distribution, or other areas affecting individuals or groups.

Balance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals strive for consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and sentiments in interpersonal relationships.

Heider

Refers to Fritz Heider, an Austrian psychologist known for his contributions to attribution theory and balance theory within social psychology.