An Industrial Psychologist Uses Psychometric Tests and Interviews to Select

question 25

Multiple Choice

An industrial psychologist uses psychometric tests and interviews to select the best candidate for a specialized task. The psychologist's work directly illustrates which goal of psychology?

• A)description
• B)understanding
• C)prediction
• D)control

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used mainly in writing to represent the complete form.

Hormone Therapy

The use of hormones in medical treatment, especially the replacement of naturally occurring hormones with synthetic ones.

APGAR Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, assessing five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration, used to evaluate the baby's physical condition.

Birth

Birth is the process of giving life to offspring, marking the moment when a baby comes out of the mother's womb into the world.