Outliers Quiz

What do psychologists argue about innate talent and preparation in the 10,000-Hour Rule?

• Innate talent is the sole determinant of success.

• Preparation plays a larger role than innate talent in achieving success.

• Success is entirely based on luck.

• Innate talent and preparation are equally important.

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What is the relationship between achievement, talent, and preparation?

• Achievement is solely based on talent.

• Achievement is a combination of talent and preparation.

• Achievement is unrelated to either talent or preparation.

• Achievement is determined by external factors only.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Which is an example of evidence supporting the 10,000-Hour Rule?

• A study showing that most professional athletes were born in the same month.

• Research indicating that extensive practice leads to higher skill levels in musicians.

• Anecdotal stories of people succeeding without any practice.

• A survey of public opinion on talent and success.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is the main claim made by the 10,000-Hour Rule?

• Success is predetermined by genetic factors.

• Extensive practice is crucial for achieving high levels of success.

• Only those with innate talent can succeed.

• Success is a matter of chance.

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Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the idea that more practice leads to greater success?

• “With the help of the Academy’s professors, they divided the school’s violinists into three groups.”

• “Many of Wolfgang’s childhood compositions, such as the first seven of his concertos for piano and orchestra, are largely arrangements of works by other composers.”

• “The students who would end up the best in their class began to practice more than everyone else: six hours a week by age nine, eight hours a week by age twelve, sixteen hours a week by age fourteen, and up and up…”

• “Of course, this doesn’t address why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others do.”

With which of the following statements about success would the author most likely agree?

• Some people are highly skilled due to natural ability.

• Violinists must practice harder than pianists to achieve success.

• Those at the very top achieve their positions by putting in the most hours.

• Some people work harder than everyone else, but never achieve mastery.