The joint influence of intelligence and practice on skill development throughout the life span.

ABSTRACT: The relative importance of different factors in the development of human skills has been extensively discussed. Research on expertise indicates that focused practice may be the sole determinant of skill, while intelligence researchers underline the relative importance of abilities at even the highest level of skill. There is indeed a large body of research that acknowledges the role of both factors in skill development and retention. It is, however, unknown how intelligence and practice come together to enable the acquisition and retention of complex skills across the life span. Instead of focusing on the 2 factors, intelligence and practice, in isolation, here we look at their interplay throughout development. In a longitudinal study that tracked chess players throughout their careers, we

SUBMITTER: Vaci N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6744885 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature