De Groot

De Groot refers to the Dutch psychologist Adriaan de Groot, renowned for his pioneering research on problem-solving and expertise. He studied how chess players of different skill levels think and make decisions, revealing that experts recognize patterns and structures within a problem, allowing for faster, more efficient solutions. His work helped establish the understanding that expertise involves extensive knowledge and pattern recognition, rather than just general intelligence. De Groot's research has influenced fields like cognitive psychology and education, emphasizing the importance of experience and practice in developing specialized skills.