Many Legal Concerns Have Been Raised About the Use of Personality

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Multiple Choice

Many legal concerns have been raised about the use of personality tests in hiring decisions. All of these are legitimate legal concerns EXCEPT

• A)the infringement of personality tests on individuals' right to privacy.
• B)the lack of statistical reliability among personality tests in occupational settings.
• C)the potential race and gender norming during the hiring process.
• D)the possible use of personality tests to discriminate during the hiring process.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A psychological theory and therapy method developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind.

Humanistic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on understanding the individual's unique perspective and fostering self-awareness and personal growth.

Nondirective Nature

A characteristic of certain forms of therapy or counseling in which the therapist does not give direct advice or direction but helps the person discover their own solutions.

Cognitive Therapy

A psychological treatment method that aims to change unhelpful or destructive thought patterns.