Company XYZ Is Using an Aptitude Test to Measure the Applicants

question 61

Multiple Choice

Company XYZ is using an aptitude test to measure the applicants' cognitive abilities.The score of the test can vary from 10 to 100.A score of 10 indicates very low cognitive abilities whereas a score of 100 indicates exceptional cognitive abilities.A job candidate, Robert, received a score of 87 when he took the test in April.Robert took the test again (same test) in June.However, the second time his score was only 42.What type of problem may this test have?

• A)A predictive validity problem
• B)A reliability problem
• C)A content validity problem
• D)A construct validity problem
• E)A concurrent validity problem

---

Definitions:

Relational Aggression

Relational Aggression involves harm within relationships through manipulation, exclusion, or damaging someone's social standing, distinct from physical aggression.

Subtle Aggression

A form of indirect aggression characterized by understated or concealed actions aimed at harming another individual emotionally or psychologically.

Overt Aggression

Visible, external acts of aggression, such as physical violence or verbal threats, as opposed to covert or internalized forms.

Covert Aggression

A form of aggression where the aggressive acts are hidden or disguised, making it less obvious to others.