Ericsson et al. (1993) suggest that what separates experts from non-experts in a given field is that experts ________.
A) receive a lot of rewards during their training
B) engage in spaced training, which involves carefully planned periods of rest
C) engage in deliberate practice, which involves consciously avoiding the autonomous stage when performing a skill, and that this practice leads to better memory for details in that field
D) engage in massed practice, which involves quickly reaching the autonomous stage when performing a skill, and that this practice leads to better memory for details in that field

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Ericsson et al. (1993) argue that experts distinguish themselves through deliberate practice, which involves a conscious effort to avoid the autonomous stage and focus on improving by paying attention to details, leading to enhanced memory and skill in their field.

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