Question

the author writes this article mostly to highlight the debate over the importance of practice and the importance of talent. what did the author do to show this debate in the article? (a) the author mostly focused on the importance of practice over talent and gave more weight to the opinions of a scientist and author. the author did not provide any research that contradicts their opinions but did leave open the possibility that it could be both. (b) the author included the research and ideas of a scientist and author who believe that practice is more important than talent and then provided the research of two psychologists who have a different opinion. the author then concluded that it might be a little of both. (c) the author gave an example in the first - paragraph and used it to illustrate that some people are born with a natural talent. while the author did include the idea of two scientists who believe in the power of practice, the author believes talent is more important. (d) the author provided statistics that prove that talent and practice are equally important and gave quotes from scientists who agree with this point. the author then used this information to answer the questions posed at the beginning of the article.

Explanation:

The question asks how the author shows the debate on practice and talent. Option B correctly describes that the author presents views of a scientist - author favoring practice, then research of psychologists with a different view and concludes it might be a bit of both. Option A only focuses on one - sided view, Option C misrepresents the author's stance on talent vs practice, and Option D mentions statistics which are not described in the question context.

Answer:

B. The author included the research and ideas of a scientist and author who believe that practice is more important than talent and then provided the research of two psychologists who have a different opinion. The author then concluded that it might be a little of both.