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... > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance

... > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance

... > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance

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competence versus performance

Definition

The concept of competence versus performance is fundamental to the study of language. This distinction recognizes that the “mistakes” people make when speaking (performance) may not accurately reflect what they actually know (competence). [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Competence versus Performance]

Broader concept

competence

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