Giving Applicants a Clerical Aptitude Test and Then Tracking Their

question 51

Multiple Choice

Giving applicants a clerical aptitude test and then tracking their performance six months later is an example of which of the following?

• A) predictive validity
• B) concurrent validity
• C) content validity
• D) correlational validity

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that are released in response to stress, affecting the body's metabolism, immune system, and other functions.

Permanent Predisposition

A long-lasting tendency or inclination to a particular condition or quality, often related to genetic or hereditary factors.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of biological and genetic factors ("diathesis") and life experiences ("stress").

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances, often affecting physical health.