what's a "high-validity environment"
A high-validity environment is a context or domain in which:
- Cues reliably correlate with outcomes – The information available to a decision-maker has a strong, stable, and predictable relationship with the correct answer or successful outcome.
- Regularities are statistically consistent – The environment exhibits structured, repeatable patterns that can be learned over time.
- Feedback is accurate and timely – The decision-maker receives clear, unambiguous feedback that enables effective learning and calibration.
High-validity environments support the development of expertise through experience and are conducive to accurate intuitive judgments.