Germaine Applied for an Opening at Rotary Propulsion Systems (RPS)

question 83

Multiple Choice

Germaine applied for an opening at Rotary Propulsion Systems (RPS) in May and took the company's aptitude test for entry-level management jobs. After a second interview in September, she took the aptitude test again. Germaine's scores differed significantly between May and September. Which of the following statements sums up what this discrepancy indicates about the test?

• A)It may be invalid.
• B)It is statistical
• C)It may be dysfunctional.
• D)It may be unreliable.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, an event that elicits a natural, reflexive response without the necessity of prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Loud Noise

High-decibel sounds that can range from slightly uncomfortable to harmful for the ears, potentially leading to temporary or permanent hearing damage.

Behaviorism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned or conditioned rather than on internal processes like emotions and thoughts.