Experts Have an Advantage in Problem Solving and Remembering Certain

question 7

Multiple Choice

Experts have an advantage in problem solving and remembering certain information (like the position of chess pieces) for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that they

• A) think of units that can be used to set subgoals.
• B) create higher-order units that have a purpose.
• C) avoid getting bogged down in the details by organizing the information.
• D) break down chunks to create subgoals.

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Definitions:

External Locus

A psychological concept where individuals believe that their lives are controlled by external forces rather than their own actions.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology introduced by Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior is influenced by personal factors and their environment, with each factor influencing and being influenced by the other simultaneously.

Poor Performance

The inability to execute tasks or activities with the expected skill or standard, often leading to unsatisfactory outcomes.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.