In Identifying the Necessary KSAO's for Specific Jobs I/O Psychologists

question 15

Multiple Choice

In identifying the necessary KSAO's for specific jobs I/O psychologists have devoted most of their selection attention to the assessment of

• A)ability.
• B)motivation.
• C)personality.
• D)job characteristics.

Understand the significance of cultural capital in educational achievement.

Explore the mechanisms of educational sorting and tracking.

Critique the effectiveness and fairness of standardized testing in the educational system.

Understand the factors influencing success in the educational system.

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