What Makes an Interest Group Successful?  Why Have Some Been

question 51

Essay

What makes an interest group successful?  Why have some been enduring, while others are less likely to remain in existence?

Grasp the concept of predictive validity in the context of career assessment tests.

Comprehend how career and occupational assessments fit within broader educational and psychological contexts.

Understand and identify the difference between interest inventories, multiple aptitude tests, and special aptitude tests.

Classify various psychological tests into their correct categories.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, by virtue of either direct or indirect influence, ensures its own fruition through a cyclic reinforcement of belief and corresponding actions.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited information.

Spotlight Effect

The belief that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they really are.

Conform

The act of adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with the standards, norms, or expectations of a group or society.