A) Describe the Difference Between an Aptitude and an Achievement

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Essay

A) Describe the difference between an aptitude and an achievement test.
B) Provide an example of each kind of test.
C) When would you be most likely to use each type of test?

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that are significantly distressing, disruptive, or harmful to oneself or to others.

B. F. Skinner

An influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism, specifically the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Wilhelm Wundt

Often considered the father of modern psychology, he established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig, marking the separation of psychology from philosophy.

Control Behaviour

Refers to the management or regulation of one's actions or reactions in various situations.