Researchers studying expertise sometimes focus on the abilities of professionals (athletes, chess masters, etc.) because:
A) the researchers have a great deal of control over the environmental variables affecting such people.
B) the performance of professionals is usually easy to quantify.
C) these areas only require cognitive skills, which are the most interesting to researchers.
D) professionals all have roughly the same level of expertise, which eliminates variability in the data.

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The performance of professionals, such as athletes and chess masters, is often quantifiable through scores, rankings, and other measurable outcomes, making it easier for researchers to study and draw conclusions about expertise.

Researchers Studying Expertise Sometimes Focus on the Abilities of Professionals