Tests Designed to Predict the Ability to Learn New Skills

question 286

Multiple Choice

Tests designed to predict the ability to learn new skills are called

• A) interest inventories.
• B) factor analyses.
• C) standardized assessments.
• D) aptitude tests.

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Definitions:

Curare

A poison used on arrows and darts for hunting and warfare, derived from various South American plants, which causes paralysis by blocking neuromuscular transmission.

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique that involves pairing an unwanted behavior with discomfort to create a negative association.

Antagonist Drug

A type of medication that blocks or dampens the action of neurotransmitters in the brain, often used in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders.

Addictive Drug

A substance that leads to addiction by causing psychological or physical dependence, often altering the brain's chemistry to create a need for regular use.