Outliers Quiz

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According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, what is required before producing their greatest work?

• Natural talent

• Years of practice

• A supportive environment

• A stroke of luck

According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, how many hours of practice did elite performers have by the age of twenty?

• 5,000 hours

• 10,000 hours

• 15,000 hours

• 20,000 hours

What is the distinguishing factor in achieving excellence?

• Natural talent

• Grinding

• Hard work

• Luck

According to the 10,000-Hour Rule, what can be said about Mozart's early works compared to his later compositions?

• Mozart's early works were exceptional compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were average compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were mediocre compared to his later compositions.

• Mozart's early works were groundbreaking compared to his later compositions.

What is a key factor in achieving mastery in any field?

• Natural talent

• The amount of practice

• The quality of instruction

• The level of intelligence

What is considered the magic number for true expertise?

• 100

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 100,000

What is the role of innate talent in achieving success compared to preparation?

• Innate talent plays a larger role than preparation

• Innate talent and preparation have equal roles in achieving success

• Preparation plays a larger role than innate talent

• Innate talent and preparation have no role in achieving success

Please arrange the following events in the order in which they occur in the excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell's book The Outliers:

• Debate on Innate Talent: Psychologists debate innate talent vs. preparation, with research suggesting that preparation plays a more significant role.

• The 10,000-Hour Rule Study: Berlin music academy study finds elite violinists practiced 10,000 hours by age 20, suggesting preparation plays a key role in expertise.

• Comparison with Pianists: Pianist study finds professionals had reached 10,000 hours of practice by age 20, supporting the 10,000-Hour Rule.

• No "Naturals" or "Grinds": Ericsson's musician study found no "naturals" or "grinds" - once admitted to a top music school, the distinguishing factor was practice time.

• The Magic Number for Expertise: Studies show 10,000 hours of practice is critical for world-class expertise, even for prodigies like Mozart.