Numerical aptitudes- the ability to use numerical information in solving problems and to perform arithmetic operations. Music aptitudes- the ability to remember rhythms and tone sequences, and to distinguish between fine differences in pitch. Memory aptitudes- the ability to remember designs and numbers, learn new words, and spot changes or irregularities. Finger dexterity- a quickness and accuracy in delicate finger work. As you can see, these attitudes could be valuable to selecting your educational program or career selection.
Structural visualization is essential for engineering, architecture, medicine, etc.
The Johnson O'Connor Foundation does not recommend a specific career or educational focus, but gives you an inventory of your aptitudes and examples of the types of work that you might want to consider, based on your combination of measured aptitudes. Most of the information for this column came from the Foundation's Web site. Responses advancing the scholarly debate of issues raised will be published in future editions of AE-Extra as responses to that article.