When Jorge enrolls in a new school, a guidance counselor gives him a(n) _______________ to identify how likely he is to excel in
writing, and plans to use that information to determine whether he should be placed in a special writing program.A. aptitudeB. visual-recognition memory measurementC. developmental quotientD. Gesell measurement test
An aptitude test is aimed at assessing and determining an individual's ability or skill in a specialized domain of expertise prior to the training or adequate knowledge. This test paves the way for an individual's knowledge of a particular domain to be excelled. In Jorge's case the new school aims to assess his prior knowledge in writing on the basis of which he could be enrolled in a special writing program.
This shows that Brenda and Jonathan's relationship has a high level of <em>commitment</em>. In Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, commitment is the decision to stay in the relationship to achieve common goals and to remain in the relationship even when facing problems. As Brenda and Jonathan have a long-term commitment Jonathan's commitment to caring for Brenda is shown by his retaring to take care of her.
