Why has musical aptitude assessment fallen flat? And what can we do about it?

Journal/Book: J Career Assessment. 1998; 6: PO Box 998, Odessa, FL 33556. Psychological Assessment Resources Inc. 311-327.

Abstract: Tests of musical aptitudes are reviewed. Despite decades of research and at least modest evidence for the validity of such tests (particularly regarding their ability to assess a mechanical-acoustic factor), the objective assessment of musical aptitudes is not part of the standard career assessment battery. Reasons for this situation are suggested. A renewed effort to develop musical aptitude tests is recommended, particularly along the lines already established through the research programs of Karma (1994), Dowling and Harwood (1986), and Vispoel (1992).

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Keyword(s): ABILITIES; VALIDITY

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