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professional-aptitude test

any test used for selecting candidates for professional training. Typical aptitudes tested include the mental capacity, ability to acquire information and skills, and cognitive style needed for general higher education and proficiency in specific professions, such as psychology, law, science, nursing, engineering, dentistry, medicine, accounting, theology, and teaching.

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November 22nd 2024

aggressive character

aggressive character

a personality characterized by a hostile or competitive attitude to others and the pursuit of power, prestige, and material possessions. Karen D. Horney defined the development of such a character as one of three basic neurotic trends used as a defense against basic anxiety. Compare compliant character; detached character.