Nonprojective Personality Measures Have Been Used Widely for Hiring Purposes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Nonprojective personality measures have been used widely for hiring purposes.The problem with this practice is that personality measures ____.

• A) are usually not adequate predictors of how a person performs in a job
• B) are not standardized
• C) are not able to identify mental disorders in job applicants
• D) do not obtain enough personal information about the applicant

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Definitions:

Julian Rotter

A psychologist known for his work in social learning theory and the introduction of the concept of locus of control.

Ellen Langer

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