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4: Discussing the origins of extraordinary athletic performance

The Psychology Podcast

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The Misrepresentation of Practice and Expertise

The chapter discusses the misrepresentation of the importance of practice in achieving expertise. While practice is essential, studies claiming it is the sole factor are flawed. They explain the concept of restricted range and draw parallels between basketball skill and height in relation to points scored in the NBA.

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