The Principal Assumption Behind the Use of Biodata Is the Axiom

question 32

Multiple Choice

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom, ________.

• A) The best predictor of future behavior is motivation level
• B) The best predictor of future behavior is KSAOs
• C) The best predictor of future behavior is education level
• D) The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

An individual's degree of preference for inequality among social groups and the endorsement of ideologies that promote this inequality.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by submission to authorities, adherence to conventional norms, and hostility towards those who dissent.

Trait of Disidentification

A psychological process where individuals detach their self-esteem from outcomes in a specific domain to protect their overall self-worth.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disdain for other groups.