Research on the Development of Expertise Reveals That, in General

question 189

Multiple Choice

Research on the development of expertise reveals that, in general,

• A) experts were born with their special talent.
• B) it takes about 1-2 years of concentrated effort to become an expert in most fields.
• C) it takes about 10 years of concentrated effort to become an expert in most fields.
• D) it takes about 20 years of concentrated effort to become an expert in most fields.

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Definitions:

Male-Typical Behaviours

Male-typical behaviors are actions or tendencies that are statistically more common among males than females, often discussed in the context of gender differences in psychology or biology.

Female-Typical Behaviours

Behaviors that are statistically more common or socially expected in females, often influenced by societal norms and biological predispositions.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder

A range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, including physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

Early Substance Abuse

The engagement in the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, or overuse of prescription medication at a young age, which can lead to significant health, legal, and social problems.