Aptitude

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An aptitude is a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level. Outstanding aptitude can be considered "talent", or "skill". Aptitude is inborn potential to perform certain kinds of activities, whether physical or mental, and whether developed or undeveloped. Aptitude is often contrasted with skills and abilities, which are developed through learning. The mass term ability refers to components of competence acquired through a combination of both aptitude and skills.

coordination of small muscles, particularly of the hands and fingers, with the eyes

ability to mentally manipulate 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures

ability to look at information and discern patterns

American psychologist (1916–2003)

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creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas, comprising all stages of a thought cycle, from innovation, to development, to actualization

understanding and reasoning using concepts framed in words

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