Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) There is little evidence that people fake their scores on personality tests in the hiring contexts
• B) When individuals believe their scores are being used for selection, their observed scores tend to increase
• C) Faking has a negative impact on the validity of personality tests
• D) None of the above statements is false

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Definitions:

Neurotic

A term describing individuals prone to emotional instability, anxiety, or other psychological stressors, often with an implication of an underlying personality trait.

Young Adulthood

A stage of human development that typically covers the period from the late teens through the twenties, during which individuals navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Old Age

a late stage in the human life cycle characterized by the decline in physical and sometimes cognitive function.

Longitudinal Studies

Research methods that involve repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time to detect changes and development patterns.