Estimates Indicate That It Takes About _____ of Training and Expertise

question 54

Multiple Choice

Estimates indicate that it takes about _____ of training and expertise to become a true expert in a field.

• A) 10 years
• B) 20 years
• C) 30 years
• D) a lifetime

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Definitions:

Generativity Versus Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to the next generation or feeling a lack of purpose.

Erik Erickson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life, typically considered to occur from around age 40 to 65, characterized by stability, maturity, and increased responsibility.

Internalizing Feelings

The process of keeping emotions and feelings within oneself instead of expressing them outwardly.