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Ericsson, K. Anders; And Others – Psychological Review, 1993
A theoretical framework is presented to explain expert performance as the end result of individuals' prolonged efforts to improve performance while negotiating motivational and external constraints. Empirical support is provided by 2 studies of 30 violin students and 12 pianists of differing abilities in Berlin (Germany). (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Foreign Countries