CHAPTER
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1. Psychological Attributes
Psychological attributes are the characteristics
related to a person's mind, intelligence,
personality, emotions, and abilities.
They explain:
Why people behave differently
Why some people learn faster
Why some people are creative or
emotionally strong
Psychologists study these attributes using
psychological tests.
Main Psychological Attributes
Intelligence
Aptitude
Interest
Personality
Values
, 2. Intelligence
Meaning:
Intelligence is the ability to learn,
understand, reason, solve problems, and
adapt to new situations.
Example:
Solving maths problems
Understanding concepts quickly
Making good decisions
Definitions
Alfred Binet: Intelligence is the ability to
judge, understand and reason.
David Wechsler: Intelligence is the ability
to act purposefully, think rationally and
deal effectively with the environment.
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1. Psychological Attributes
Psychological attributes are the characteristics
related to a person's mind, intelligence,
personality, emotions, and abilities.
They explain:
Why people behave differently
Why some people learn faster
Why some people are creative or
emotionally strong
Psychologists study these attributes using
psychological tests.
Main Psychological Attributes
Intelligence
Aptitude
Interest
Personality
Values
, 2. Intelligence
Meaning:
Intelligence is the ability to learn,
understand, reason, solve problems, and
adapt to new situations.
Example:
Solving maths problems
Understanding concepts quickly
Making good decisions
Definitions
Alfred Binet: Intelligence is the ability to
judge, understand and reason.
David Wechsler: Intelligence is the ability
to act purposefully, think rationally and
deal effectively with the environment.