Genie Is Considering Using Various Evaluation Techniques to Help Her

question 35

Multiple Choice

Genie is considering using various evaluation techniques to help her hire a new employee.In trying to choose between general assessments of attributes versus job-specific tests,she should be aware that

• A)general assessments are more effective predictors of future work success.
• B)job-specific tests lack the predictive validity of other instruments.
• C)that potential applicants see job-specific tests as most fair.
• D)each assessment has significant weaknesses.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with a state of wakeful relaxation and calm alertness.

Theta Waves

A type of brainwave pattern associated with sleep, deep relaxation, and certain stages of memory processing, typically in the frequency range of 4–8 Hz.

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive engagement.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.