When Using Assessment Centers to Predict Job Performance, Available Research

question 43

True/False

When using assessment centers to predict job performance, available research has shown an average validity coefficient of .37, which should be considered a low level of validity.

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point or request is presented after providing background information or context, often used to soften the message or persuade.

Audience Resistance

The reluctance or opposition from an audience to accept or agree with the message being communicated.

Circular Reasoning

A logical fallacy in which the conclusion is supported by premises that assume the truth of the conclusion instead of proving it.

Faulty Analogies

Comparisons made between two things that are dissimilar in significant ways, leading to misleading or erroneous conclusions.