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What does a work sample generally measure?

1. Artistic skills

2. Vocabulary knowledge

3. Vocational aptitudes and work habits

4. Mathematical capabilities

The correct answer is: Vocational aptitudes and work habits

A work sample is designed to assess vocational aptitudes and work habits by simulating the tasks that a person would perform in a specific job or occupation. This type of assessment provides insights into an individual's practical skills and their ability to execute job-related tasks effectively. By engaging in work samples, individuals demonstrate not only their technical abilities but also how they approach tasks, manage their time, and work within a team or independently. These evaluations are particularly valuable in rehabilitation counseling, as they can help identify strengths and areas for improvement related to employment readiness and job performance. In contrast, measures of artistic skills focus on creative abilities; vocabulary knowledge relates to language proficiency; and mathematical capabilities assess numerical understanding. While these skills are important in various contexts, they do not directly reflect the vocational skills and work habits that a work sample aims to measure. Thus, the focus on assessing practical job-related competencies makes vocational aptitudes and work habits the correct choice here.