Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Validity of Self-Report

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the validity of self-report inventories that measure the Big Five?

• A)The conscientiousness dimension was a valid predictor for some, but not all, of the occupations.
• B)Conscientiousness was a valid predictor of overall work performance over all studies examined.
• C)Agreeableness and openness to experience demonstrated the highest validity.
• D)Conscientiousness was a valid predictor for only one of three criteria.

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