When Joyce Takes a Personality Test, She Is Told That

question 158

Multiple Choice

When Joyce takes a personality test, she is told that the test is reliable; that is, it:

• A) measures what it is designed to measure.
• B) compares its results against established standards of performance.
• C) produces the same results from one time to the next.
• D) predicts other criteria of the personality trait in question.

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Definitions:

Technical Competence

The expertise and ability to perform the specialized tasks relevant to a particular field or job.

Traditional Compromise

Traditional compromise involves resolving differences or disputes by mutual concessions, often adhering to established norms or practices.

Top-Down View

A perspective that emphasizes leadership, decision-making, or analysis starting at the highest levels of an organization or system.

Social Hierarchy

A system of organization within a community or society that ranks individuals in a ladder of status.