Talent

Question 1

Genetic better-faster effect

Answer 1

Deliberate practice is directly enhanced by genetic factor. Serves as moderator

Question 2

Genetic more-bang-for-the-buck

Answer 2

The effects of physical abilities and psychological traits directly effecting athletic perf.

Question 3

Difficulty defining talent

Answer 3

No clear indicators, could be result of practice; no way to tell the difference

Theories;
- Talent = better than the rest
- Talent = collection of innate abilities
- Talent = Learning faster than others
- Talent doesn’t exist, just superior reproducible performance

Question 4

DNA influence + 4 reasons why talent is overrated

Answer 4

DNA is not the blueprint to behaviour, lot of noise.
Multiple characteristics are needed for success.

1. Nobody knows the ideal mix of traits you need (compensation is also possible if you miss one)
2. Training is a. much stronger predictor of performance level than talent
3. Just being talented isn’t worth much without motivation, persistence and interest
4. Many promising talents never reach potential

Question 5

Experts vs Expert performers

Answer 5

Experts are called that based on social representation and knowledge on a subject. It’s better to look at performance as that’s a more clear indication of how it is now. Eg doctors who just graduated perform better than older, and human performance evolves

Ericsson: Assessment of experts should be based on perf.