Cogn Sci September 2017 PMID 27766673

Plateaus, Dips, and Leaps: Where to Look for Inventions and Discoveries During Skilled Performance.

Wayne D Gray, John K Lindstedt

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Discussions emphasize the article's usefulness in understanding skill development, with examples like applying concepts to second language learning and referencing methods such as Changepoint Analysis, indicating a positive reception with curiosity about its implications, and thoughtful engagement with concepts like learning plateaus.

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Most posts express agreement or appreciation for the article's relevance, particularly noting how it provides useful insights for different fields.

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The discussions suggest high curiosity about the article, with mentions of its broad applicability and helpfulness.

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Posts show some engagement, such as sharing related concepts like learning plateaus and referencing specific examples, but overall the interactions are moderate.

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There is a sense that the article influences thinking, especially in relation to performance improvement and learning strategies, though the perceived impact is not groundbreaking.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains how periods called plateaus, dips, and leaps in skilled performance can indicate when people are inventing or adopting new methods, especially during learning or improvement.
  • It reviews how these patterns have been observed and analyzed in fields like psychology, human-computer interaction, and cognitive science, highlighting their role in driving progress and breakthroughs in skill development.
  • Researchers use techniques like Changepoint Analysis to identify these performance changes, with dips representing exploration and invention, and leaps showing the successful implementation of new methods that lead to significant performance improvements.]

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Olivier Codol
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@PaulMinda1 That's a learning plateau. It's basically when people stop tuning to error, you can also see it in second languages. They talk about the typing case in this review: https://t.co/yhdRn4kThV

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Paco Alarcón Lopez
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@CoachDaveLove Mi recomendación https://t.co/r6q2TCqsdR

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Cody Moser
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@artjomshl @ehbea2022 @ThomasF_Mueller @replicatedtypo @oleg_sobchuk Not sure if you guys have a pre-print, but this looks awesome. This paper has been of great help to me: https://t.co/N4xVjqpyts

Apr 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,235 followers View post →
Panthertec
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I read this overview from a review paper whci can apply to almost anything, not juts Human Performance. In any case, I thought I'd share. From: Gray, et al, 2017 "For a new method to replace an old one, someone must first wonder…https://t.co/YY0fLZAHdF https://t.co/85yPaElReF

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Paco Alarcón Lopez
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@CoachDaveLove Mi recomendación https://t.co/r6q2TCqsdR

May 8, 2024 · 4 likes · 2,025 followers View post →
Cody Moser
@LTF_01 · X

@artjomshl @ehbea2022 @ThomasF_Mueller @replicatedtypo @oleg_sobchuk Not sure if you guys have a pre-print, but this looks awesome. This paper has been of great help to me: https://t.co/N4xVjqpyts

Apr 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,235 followers View post →
Panthertec
@PanthertecKat · X

I read this overview from a review paper whci can apply to almost anything, not juts Human Performance. In any case, I thought I'd share. From: Gray, et al, 2017 "For a new method to replace an old one, someone must first wonder…https://t.co/YY0fLZAHdF https://t.co/85yPaElReF

Oct 12, 2021 · 218 followers View post →
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Olivier Codol
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@PaulMinda1 That's a learning plateau. It's basically when people stop tuning to error, you can also see it in second languages. They talk about the typing case in this review: https://t.co/yhdRn4kThV

Apr 26, 2020 · 7 likes · 442 followers View post →
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