Which of the Following Statement Pertains to Criterion-Related Validity

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement pertains to criterion-related validity?

• A)It is a means of measuring whether the requirement or test actually evaluates abilities required on the job.
• B)The specific traits or constructs for the test may be based on observations but cannot be measured directly.
• C)It concerns the statistical correlation between scores received on tests and job performance.
• D)It is a means of isolating and testing for specific traits or characteristics that are deemed essential for job performance.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A hypothesis proposing that the initial response of physiological stimulation happens before one actually feels an emotion.

Snake

A long, legless, carnivorous reptile of the suborder Serpentes, known for its slithering movement and often venomous bite.

Frightened

Feeling afraid or anxious as a response to a perceived threat or danger.

Thalamus

Part of the limbic system located in the center of the brain, this structure relays sensory information from the lower part of the brain to the proper areas of the cortex and processes some sensory information before sending it to its proper area.