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A Test Predicts Performance for Two Different Groups of Applicants

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A test predicts performance for two different groups of applicants (e.g., men and women) ; however, the test predicts the performance significantly better for men than it does for women. This exemplifies:


Definitions:

Consciousness

The awareness of internal and external stimuli, including feelings, thoughts, and the environment.

Fluctuates

To change or vary irregularly in level, strength, or value.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher best known for his theories of pragmatism and the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Alpha Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with a state of wakeful relaxation, typically observed when a person is calm and alert but not actively processing information.

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