Insights from ‘Peak’ by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool Flashcards

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What is the ‘gold standard’ method for skill improvement according to Anders Ericsson?

A

Deliberate practice

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Fill in the blank: To improve performance, you need _____ performance goals.

A

specific

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True or False: Deliberate practice involves vague goals aimed at overall improvement.

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False

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What acronym can help structure deliberate practice sessions?

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S.P.I.C.E.

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What does ‘S’ in S.P.I.C.E. stand for?

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Specific performance target

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Explain the importance of specific performance targets in deliberate practice.

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They focus the learner on clear, achievable steps, preventing time wasted on vague goals.

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What does ‘P’ in S.P.I.C.E. represent in the context of deliberate practice?

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Periods of intense undistracted focus

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Why is intense undistracted focus essential in deliberate practice?

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It ensures full attention and conscious effort, crucial for improvement.

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Fill in the blank: In deliberate practice, the quicker the _____, the faster you’ll improve your mental representation.

A

feedback

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What does ‘I’ in S.P.I.C.E. represent?

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Immediate feedback

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How does immediate feedback contribute to skill development in deliberate practice?

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It allows quick adjustments to techniques, accelerating improvement.

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What does ‘C’ in S.P.I.C.E. stand for?

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Cycling between comfort and discomfort

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Why is it important to cycle between comfort and discomfort during deliberate practice?

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Growth requires pushing beyond comfort followed by adequate rest for recovery.

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True or False: Discomfort is generally enjoyable and is a minor part of deliberate practice.

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False

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What role does expert coaching play in deliberate practice?

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It guides progress, offers feedback, holds accountability, and pushes limits appropriately.

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How does deliberate practice contribute to mental representations?

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It improves mental representations, which in turn enhances performance.

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Fill in the blank: Deliberate practice demands trying tasks _____ beyond current abilities.

A

just

18
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True or False: Expert coaching is only beneficial for beginners in deliberate practice.

A

False

19
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What is the ultimate goal of deliberate practice, according to Ericsson?

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To produce and improve effective mental representations that enhance performance.