PREview Capacity for Improvement

Question 1

What is meant by capacity for improvement as assessed by the AAMC PREview exam?

Accepted Answer

The willingness and ability to seek feedback, reflect on performance, and change behavior to develop professionally

Answer

The ability to memorize facts quickly

Answer

Natural intelligence measured by test scores

Answer

The ability to complete tasks without making errors

Question 2

After receiving critical feedback on a clinical presentation, a student revises their approach and improves significantly by the next presentation. This BEST demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Capacity for improvement and willingness to act on feedback

Answer

An ability to avoid mistakes

Answer

Natural talent for clinical communication

Answer

A favorable learning environment

Question 3

Which of the following BEST reflects a low capacity for improvement?

Accepted Answer

Dismissing critical feedback as irrelevant and repeating the same mistakes

Answer

Asking for additional feedback after submitting work

Answer

Seeking mentorship to develop areas of weakness

Answer

Acknowledging mistakes and creating a plan to address them

Question 4

How does self-assessment contribute to professional development?

Accepted Answer

It helps professionals identify gaps in knowledge and skills to target for growth

Answer

It replaces the need for external feedback

Answer

It is only accurate when done formally by supervisors

Answer

It tends to be overly negative and should be limited

Question 5

A student repeatedly makes the same documentation error after being corrected twice. What should the supervisor prioritize in the next feedback session?

Accepted Answer

Exploring why the error persists and collaborating on a specific remediation strategy

Answer

Expressing frustration with the student's performance

Answer

Noting the error in the student's evaluation without further discussion

Answer

Having another student demonstrate the correct technique

Question 6

Which of the following is the FIRST step in the cycle of continuous professional improvement?

Accepted Answer

Identifying a specific area for growth through self-assessment or feedback

Answer

Setting a goal to improve

Answer

Implementing a new strategy

Answer

Evaluating whether improvement occurred