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How is long-term memory in experts different from those who are not experts? Provide examples.

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This solution explores the reasons why experts long-term memory may be different than novices, providing 3 main reasons with situation examples. References used are included.

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Long term memory in experts differ from those of not experts because
i) "human experts are able to introspect about their knowledge and learn from past experience" . For instance, insight from past learning to improve new learning. ...

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