During Her Interview for a Position as a Secretary, Nikki

question 9

Multiple Choice

During her interview for a position as a secretary, Nikki was asked to answer a real phone call from a client. The interviewer used her performance to help with the selection decision. Which of the following types of tests was used in this instance?

• A) a personality test
• B) a work sample test
• C) an assessment centre test
• D) a cognitive ability test

Recognize the significant debate between nature and nurture and their combined influence on development.

Identify methods and perspectives used by developmental psychologists to study growth and change.

Understand age-specific developmental stages and types of changes, including global, qualitative, and quantitative changes.

Appreciate the implications of psychological theories and perspectives for real-world applications, including social policies.

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Definitions:

Gender Rigid

A term describing attitudes or behaviors that adhere strictly to traditional gender roles and expectations.

Stereotypical Behavior

Repetitive or formulaic actions that are often a response to stress, anxiety, or unmet needs, commonly associated with mental health conditions or developmental disorders.

Ethnic Differences

Variations in practices, traditions, and behaviors among groups of people identified by shared nationality, tribal affiliation, religion, language, or cultural heritage.

Patterns of Growth

The typical progressions or changes in size, shape, and function that an organism undergoes from infancy through adulthood.