Learning curves in highly skilled chess players: A test of the generality of the power law of practice

Acta Psychologica

Volumn 151, Issue , 2014, Pages 16-23

  Howard, Robert W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Chess; Expertise; Learning curve; Power law of practice; Skill development

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; APTITUDE; CHILD; FEMALE; HUMAN; LEARNING; LEARNING CURVE; MALE; REACTION TIME; RECREATION; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; APTITUDE; CHILD; FEMALE; HUMANS; LEARNING CURVE; MALE; PLAY AND PLAYTHINGS; PRACTICE (PSYCHOLOGY); REACTION TIME; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84902004045     PISSN: 00016918     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2014.05.013     Document Type: Article

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