L21 - Skill Acquisition Part 2

Question 1

Are there genetic predictors of expertise/genius?

Answer 1

No, twin studies and other genetic studies do not predict any genius.

Conscientiousness is linked to success.

Question 2

What did Galton believe in regards to skill acquisition?

Answer 2

That genius runs in families and performance is contained by fixed innate capabilities.

Question 3

What was Ericsson’s theory of skill acquisition?

Answer 3

Need deliberate practice to increase performance and biological mechanisms.

No distinction between physical and mental.

No innate limits, only on untrained performance.

Question 4

What is deliberate practice?

Answer 4

Attempting to push beyond current level.

Mistakes are involved to lead to refinement.

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