Difference between Psychometry and Psychometrics

What is the difference between Psychometry and Psychometrics?

Psychometry as a noun is the paranormal ability to discover information about an object's past, and especially about its past owners, merely by handling it. while Psychometrics as a noun is the design of psychological tests to measure intelligence, aptitude and personality; and the analysis and interpretation of their results.

Psychometry

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The paranormal ability to discover information about an object's past, and especially about its past owners, merely by handling it. The use of psychological tests to measure intelligence, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.

Psychometrics

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The design of psychological tests to measure intelligence, aptitude and personality; and the analysis and interpretation of their results.

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