In a classic study, Michelene Chi (1978) found that children who played chess extensively

remembered chess board placements better than adults who did not play much chess. These
young chess experts had this skill because they

a. had detailed prior knowledge about chess.
b. had improved memory skills.
c. had better overall processing efficiency.
d. were younger and more capable.

a. had detailed prior knowledge about chess.

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