PSYA02H3 Final: PSYA02H3 2014 EXAM PACKAGE ALL CHAPTERS.docx
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Module 9. 1: measuring aptitude and intelligence intelligent people are typically described as brainy, wise, etc. based on how much a person knows, as well as how successful the individual is at solving problems: we can improve our everyday notions of intelligence by applying a psychological definition to the above concept. Achievement tests measure knowledge and thinking skills that an individual has acquired: i. e. on small scale, quizzes and tests taken in college courses, i. e. on large scale, statewide and nation wide tests are given every year in an attempt to measure if individuals, schools, and sometimes demographic groups have reached mastering subject matter. Aptitude tests are designed to measure an individual"s potential to perform well on a specific range of tasks: i. e. college entrance exams like sat claim to measure the student"s potential as a college student in short, achievement tests current abilities and aptitude tests possible future performances.