Expert Performance

Anders explains that expert performance is not about developing a general skill, but rather about having a mental representation of the task at hand. Using the example of chess, he shows that chess masters don't just memorize the positions of the pieces, but rather they see the meaningful relationships between them. This higher level of understanding allows them to reproduce the details and make better decisions.

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396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
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- What does the science say about applying learning and mental training protocols to the sport of Chess, specifically in areas where motor skills, other than recording the moves played, moving chess pieces, and pressing the clock, are not a key part of the game?

Expert Performance

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The Jordan Harbinger Show

396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

Related Questions

What does the science say about applying learning and mental training protocols to the sport of Chess, specifically in areas where motor skills, other than recording the moves played, moving chess pieces, and pressing the clock, are not a key part of the game?