interest test

a self-report inventory in which the participant is required to express likes or dislikes for a range of activities and attitudes. These are then compared with the interest patterns of successful members of different occupations as a means of assessing the participant’s suitability for different types of work. Important examples are the Kuder Preference Record and the Strong Interest Inventory. Also called interest inventory; occupational interest measure.

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January 28th 2025

myoclonic seizure

a rare type of generalized seizure characterized by rapid, involuntary muscle jerks.