The new USES General Aptitude Test Battery

Abstract

Factor analysis studies of many tests have resulted in the selection of 15 tests which comprise the General Aptitude Test Battery. They measure the following aptitudes which contribute to occupational success: G-intelligence, V-verbal ability, N-numerical ability, S-spatial ability, P-form perception, Q-clerical perception, A-aiming, T-motor speed, F-finger dexterity, and M-manual dexterity. There are 11 paper and pencil and 4 apparatus tests, requiring 2¼ hours for administration. Occupational Aptitude Patterns have been established for 20 fields of work, representing 2000 occupations, setting critical scores which will eliminate the lowest third of the standard scores of the employed sample. An Individual Aptitude Profile is prepared from the counselee's scores. This is compared with the 20 Occupational Aptitude Patterns to determine the fields of work that are most suitable for the person's abilities. Thus far the use of the GATB has been limited to USES offices. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)