Researchers Ask a Chess Expert and an Average Player to Examine

question 108

Multiple Choice

Researchers ask a chess expert and an average player to examine chess pieces on a board and memorize the position quickly. Under what circumstances, if any, does the chess expert perform significantly better than the average player?

• A) Under all circumstances.
• B) Only if the pieces are arranged in a way that occurs in well-played games.
• C) Only if the pieces are arranged in an unusual or haphazard way.
• D) Under no circumstances.

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