Chapter 9 - Expertise and Skill Acquisition Flashcards
1
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Algorithm
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a step-by-step procedure guaranteed to solve a problem
2
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Chunking
Instance =a memory of an event that includes the stimulus and the response
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combining smaller knowledge units into larger ones, which can increase memory capacity
3
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Instance
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a memory of an event that includes the stimulus and the response
4
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Instance theory
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skilled performance involves a “race” between memory retrieval and an algorithm
5
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power law of learning
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an equation that illustrates how quickly a person learns
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Ten-year rule
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idea that 10 years of training are needed to become an expert
