MAB stands for which?

• A. Mental Ability Battery
• B. Multidisciplinary Aptitude Benchmark
• C. Major Aptitude Base
• D. Multidimensional Aptitude Battery Test

Answer: (D)

MAB is a cognitive assessment that measures multiple areas of ability to build a profile of strengths and weaknesses rather than relying on a single score. The acronym stands for Multidimensional Aptitude Battery, and in many sources the full name is given as Multidimensional Aptitude Battery Test, which is why that option is considered correct. The other phrasings don’t reflect the standard title used for this instrument, so they don’t fit the established naming.

In practice, the MAB covers several cognitive domains—such as verbal ability, nonverbal/spatial reasoning, memory, and processing or problem-solving aspects—and provides subtest or composite scores for these areas. This multidimensional view is particularly useful in counseling and educational assessments because it helps identify specific strengths to leverage and areas that may benefit from targeted support.