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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > competence > competence versus performance

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competence versus performance  

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  • The concept of competence versus performance is fundamental to the study of language. This distinction recognizes that the “mistakes” people make when speaking (performance) may not accurately reflect what they actually know (competence). [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Competence versus Performance]

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