This study was concerned with the general significance and considerations of the use of the GATB in a high-school counseling program. It was thought that the GATB mean aptitude scores, standard deviations, and Occupational Aptitude Patterns were consistent with the “normal” expectation for this group of high-school seniors. The battery appears to be quite applicable for use with this type of population.
Further research is needed to determine how well the test results have aided in the vocational adjustment of these high-school youth. An effort will be made to carry out this type of study.
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