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Service International Is Using an Aptitude Test in Its Selection

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Service International is using an aptitude test in its selection process.It appears that individuals who received high scores on the aptitude test ended up performing very poorly on the job after they were hired.What type of problem does this test seem to have?


Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group that can hinder performance in relevant areas.

Social Comparison

A theory positing that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Attribution Theory

A theory focused on how people interpret and understand their experiences by ascribing causes to behaviors and events.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual’s racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can hinder performance in various domains.

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