The Chase and Simon study comparing chess masters and ordinary players showed that when chess pieces were arranged in random order, ____________ .
A) chess masters forgot less
B) ordinary players forgot less
C) chess masters and ordinary players forgot about the same amount
D) chess masters learned more and forgot more

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The Chase and Simon study found that when chess pieces were arranged in random order, chess masters and ordinary players forgot about the same amount, indicating that the chess masters' advantage comes from recognizing patterns and not from superior memory in general.

The Chase and Simon Study Comparing Chess Masters and Ordinary