This document discusses the meaning, nature, and types of aptitude. It defines aptitude as special talents possessed by individuals, beyond intelligence, that indicate the degree of success one could achieve in acquiring knowledge in a specific field. Aptitude is shaped by both heredity and environment, and has two components - an innate capacity and acquired interest. Common types of aptitude include musical, mechanical, and those for fine arts and different professions. The document also distinguishes between aptitude tests, which measure present potential, and achievement tests, which assess current performance levels after instruction.
2. Meaning of aptitude
Apart from intelligence, each individual
possesses in some measure certain special or
specific talents called APTITUDE
Example : if we say that one has musical
aptitude it does not mean that even now he is
an excellent musician
3. Nature of aptitude
Both heredity and environment appear to be
involved in shaping ones aptitude
For example : a person exhibiting an aptitude
for singing may have been born with a sweet
voice ; it is also equally likely that such a
persons aptitude may be the result of this
living in the company of good musicians.
4. Nature of aptitude
The two components that constitute aptitude
capacity is mostly innate and interest is
largely acquired
as hull points out, aptitude appear to be
normally distributed in the population.
For example capacity is needed to succeed as
a musician will include sufficient physical
stamina, good voice etc
5. Definition of aptitude
Bingham states that aptitude refers to
interest in a specific field , a desire to excel in
that field and then needed capacity for
success in that field
6. Types of aptitude
Aptitude refers to a group of related traits which
indicate the degree of success that an individual
would attain in acquiring knowledge
Music aptitude
Mechanical aptitude
Aptitude in fine arts like drawing and painting,
sculpture, dance, flower decoration, fashion designs
etc
Aptitude for different professions like teaching,
medicine, law, engineering, advertisement
7. Difference between aptitude and
achivement test
Aptitude test Achievement tests
Measures present capacity This tests are interested in the present
level of performance only
This test are conducted after a period of
instruction
This test furnish the standard