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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

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Shane is in 4th grade and earns poor grades in school. After Shane is assessed for learning disabilities, the school psychologist finds that Shane’s intelligence is in the normal range for his age, but his inability to sit still and pay attention in class is affecting his learning. The school psychologist then diagnoses Shane with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and explains to Shane’s parents that he has a very high aptitude for learning. In this example, what does the doctor mean by aptitude?
  1. Cognitive ability
  2. Inability to sit still
  3. Academic performance
  4. Inability to learn
Explanation
Answer: A - In this example, aptitude refer to cognitive ability. Aptitude can refer to general intelligence but can also refer to more specific cognitive abilities, such as verbal or spatial abilities. In this example, the school psychologist is letting Shane’s parents know that once his ADD is treated, there is no cognitive reason that Shane cannot succeed in school.
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