Practicing Success
Individual's underlying potential for acquiring knowledge and skill after training is known as __________. |
Talent Values Aptitude Interest |
Aptitude |
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. Talent refers to a natural ability or skill that is relatively easy to learn and develop. Talented individuals often have a strong innate predisposition for a particular activity, such as music, art, or sports. Values are the beliefs and principles that guide an individual's behavior. They are deeply held convictions that determine what is important to a person and how they make decisions. Values are not innate, but rather learned through socialization and experience. Interest is a feeling of curiosity or pleasure that motivates an individual to engage in a particular activity. Interests can be fleeting or long-lasting, and they can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as personal experiences, exposure to different stimuli, and social expectations. |