Skill And Ability Flashcards

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Define a skill

A

An action or way of behaving that can be learned

Once learned a skill can be performed easily and efficiently again and again with the same outcome

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What is b knapp definition of skill
Learned 
Predetermined 
Maximum 
Minimum
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Skill is the learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the maximum certainty, often with the minimum outlay of time or energy or both

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Define ability

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Something a person is born with (they inherit)
Tends to be a relatively stable trait so it doesn’t change throughout their life
Can affect a persons potential to learn a particular skill

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What’s a trait

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Distinguishing qualities or characteristics belonging to a person

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