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BENNETT MECHANICAL COMPREHENSION TEST [1 record]

Record 1 1986-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
CONT

The Test of Mechanical Comprehension measures the ability to perceive and understand the relationship of physical forces and mechanical elements in practical situations.

OBS

Four forms [of this test] were published under Bennett's name, other versions have been included in military classification batteries and vocational aptitude tests, and a recent version is contained in the important DAT battery for high-school guidance.

Key term(s)
  • Bennett Test of Mechanical Comprehension

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
DEF

(...) mesure [de] l'aptitude à percevoir et à comprendre l'inter-relation entre les forces physiques et les éléments mécaniques dans des situations pratiques.

Key term(s)
  • Test de compréhension mécanique de Bennett

Spanish

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