PSYC 471 - McGill University - Peak
Why are experts, experts? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Dedication training that drives
changes in the brain.
2. Genetics such as physical factors and tendency to practice diligently.
3. Take advantage of the ability to acquire skills.
Learning - CORRECT ANSWER-Creating abilities rather than bringing people to the
point where they can take advantage of their innate ones.
Potential - CORRECT ANSWER-Expandable vessel, shaped by the things that we do in
our lives.
Potential Development - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Science of expertise.
2. Deliberate practice.
Science of Expertise - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychology field: understands the abilities
of expert performers. What sets them apart and improvement over time.
Deliberate Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-The most effective approach to improve
performance all follow a single set of general principles - the gold standard.
Short-term Memory - CORRECT ANSWER-Limit is 7 digits, + or - 2.
Experiment: STM - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase a person's STM to 9 or more digits
through practice. Previously, 2 people were able to increase their span to 13 digits.
Thinking out loud Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to study mental process when
person is developing a skill - applied to digit learning task.
Results: STM - CORRECT ANSWER-Steven - originally 7 digits.
1. 5th session - 11 digits.
2. 100 sessions - 40 digits.
3. End of experiment - 82 digits.
Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased training time = steady improvement in ability
of performers across various fields. Remember: Deliberate practice as most effective.
The Just-Enough Method - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Set a general goal - "learn tennis".
2. Get instructions from others on how to achieve said goal - "ask friends for help".
3. Practise till reach goal with little thought - point of stalling improvement.
Why are experts, experts? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Dedication training that drives
changes in the brain.
2. Genetics such as physical factors and tendency to practice diligently.
3. Take advantage of the ability to acquire skills.
Learning - CORRECT ANSWER-Creating abilities rather than bringing people to the
point where they can take advantage of their innate ones.
Potential - CORRECT ANSWER-Expandable vessel, shaped by the things that we do in
our lives.
Potential Development - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Science of expertise.
2. Deliberate practice.
Science of Expertise - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychology field: understands the abilities
of expert performers. What sets them apart and improvement over time.
Deliberate Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-The most effective approach to improve
performance all follow a single set of general principles - the gold standard.
Short-term Memory - CORRECT ANSWER-Limit is 7 digits, + or - 2.
Experiment: STM - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase a person's STM to 9 or more digits
through practice. Previously, 2 people were able to increase their span to 13 digits.
Thinking out loud Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to study mental process when
person is developing a skill - applied to digit learning task.
Results: STM - CORRECT ANSWER-Steven - originally 7 digits.
1. 5th session - 11 digits.
2. 100 sessions - 40 digits.
3. End of experiment - 82 digits.
Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased training time = steady improvement in ability
of performers across various fields. Remember: Deliberate practice as most effective.
The Just-Enough Method - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Set a general goal - "learn tennis".
2. Get instructions from others on how to achieve said goal - "ask friends for help".
3. Practise till reach goal with little thought - point of stalling improvement.
