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Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C.; Swiney, John F., Jr. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1981
To investigate the role expectation based rules governing formal reasoning performance, a battery of group and individual aptitude measures and formal reasoning tests were administered to 17-year-olds. Individual differences in usage of these rules were clarified by establishing an overlap between an aptitude model and formal reasoning.…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Expectation
Peer reviewedKrauskopf, C. J.; Saunders, D. R. – Journal of Career Assessment, 1995
The Personality Assessment System (PAS) is based on the theory that people will seek situations that use their strengths and avoid their weaknesses. Studies operationalizing the theory through the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale support the use of PAS in improving person-job match and increasing self-knowledge for career development. (SK)
Descriptors: Aptitude, Career Choice, Measures (Individuals), Personality Measures
Download full textStanley, Charlton S. – 1968
A study of the relationship between certain test scores and probable training and vocational success was made. Examined were three major training areas: power sewing machine, nurse aide, and clerical office work. Six tests were tested for their ability to predict success: the WAIS Revised Beta; Purdue Pegboard; English, California Surveys of…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adults, Aptitude, Disadvantaged
