Assessment of which of the following helps us to explain an individual’s behaviour and predict how she/he will behave in future?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Personality
Option (1) Values — Incorrect. Values are enduring beliefs about an ideal mode of behaviour. Value assessment finds a person's dominant values, such as political or religious ones.
Option (2) Interest — Incorrect. Interest is a preference for some activities over others. Its assessment helps in choosing subjects, courses and jobs that bring satisfaction.
Option (3) Aptitude — Incorrect. Aptitude is the underlying potential for acquiring skills. Aptitude tests predict what a person can do if given proper training; they forecast skill learning.
Option (4) Personality — Correct. Personality refers to relatively enduring characteristics that make a person distinct from others. Because these traits last, assessing them helps explain a person's behaviour and predict how he or she will behave in future.
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