Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Given below are some statements. Read them carefully and choose the correct statement (s) from the given options.

Statement 1: A person with high mechanical aptitude can profit from appropriate training and can do well as an doctor.   

Statement 2: A person having high language aptitude can be trained to be a good writer.   

Options:

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer:

Only 2

Explanation:

Aptitude refers to an individual’s underlying potential for acquiring skills. Aptitude tests are used to predict what an individual will be able to do if given proper environment and training. A person with high mechanical aptitude can profit from appropriate training and can do well as an engineer. Similarly, a person having high language aptitude can be trained to be a good writer.