A school counsellor asks Class 10 students which activities they like to take part in more than others, so that each student can choose subjects to study comfortably and with pleasure. Which psychological attribute is the counsellor assessing?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Interest
Option (1) Interest — Correct. The counsellor looks at what each student <strong>prefers to do over other activities</strong>. That preference is <strong>interest</strong>, and knowing it helps students pick subjects they will enjoy.
Option (2) Aptitude — Incorrect. Aptitude is a person's <strong>underlying potential for acquiring skills</strong>. It predicts what a person can do with training.
Option (3) Values — Incorrect. Values are <strong>enduring beliefs about an ideal mode of behaviour</strong>. They guide one's actions and judgement of others.
Option (4) Personality — Incorrect. Personality means <strong>relatively enduring characteristics</strong> that make a person distinct, such as being outgoing or withdrawn. The counsellor is not asking about such traits.
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