Which of the following is an example of the "curse of knowledge"?
A)A writer with a large vocabulary writers a novel using many words that the average reader cannot understand.
B)A plumber brings every tool he owns to a job,just to make sure he has everything he could possibly need to do the job in one visit.
C)An experienced programmer points out a sequence of code that is likely to cause problems when the program is run.
D)A developer of iPhone apps develops several apps that nobody wants.
E)An experienced physician leaves private practice and becomes an X-ray technician.

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The "curse of knowledge" refers to the difficulty of imagining what it's like not to know something that you do know. In this case, the writer's large vocabulary makes it difficult for them to remember that most readers do not have the same level of knowledge and may struggle to understand the novel.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Curse