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social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude

social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude

... > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude

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aptitude

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Aptitude can be defined as individual differences that are related to subsequent learning during a fixed time frame. The learning or acquisition of knowledge or skills can occur in a formal intervention (training or education) or in an informal setting (experience or mentoring). [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology; Aptitude]

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