An aptitude is an [[innate]], acquired or learned or [[developed]] component of a competency (the others being [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[attitude]]) to do a certain kind of [[work]] at a certain level. Aptitudes may be [[physical]] or [[mental]]. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to [[achievement]], which [[represents]] [[knowledge]] or ability that is [[Culture|gained]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude] | An aptitude is an [[innate]], acquired or learned or [[developed]] component of a competency (the others being [[knowledge]], [[understanding]] and [[attitude]]) to do a certain kind of [[work]] at a certain level. Aptitudes may be [[physical]] or [[mental]]. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to [[achievement]], which [[represents]] [[knowledge]] or ability that is [[Culture|gained]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude] |