As Discussed in the Text, Individuals with Expertise Differ Cognitively

question 52

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, individuals with expertise differ cognitively from novices in that __________.

• A)they process information more quickly and efficiently
• B)they are more motivated to perform the cognitive skills necessary
• C)they have advanced development of the frontal cortex
• D)they are more skilled at hypothetical deductive reasoning

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Definitions:

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