The Process of Arriving at a Selection Decision in Which

question 83

Multiple Choice

The process of arriving at a selection decision in which a very high score on one type of assessment can make up for a low score on another is termed the _____ model.

• A) multiple-hurdle
• B) norming
• C) compensatory
• D) behavior description
• E) situational

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Definitions:

Central Assumptions

Fundamental beliefs or ideas that are taken for granted at the base of an argument, theory, or policy.

Cognitive Theory

A theory focusing on the understanding of mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem solving.

Task at Hand

This phrase refers to the immediate job, work, or activity that requires attention or completion without delay.

Behavioral Theorist

A scholar who studies and contributes to the understanding of behaviors by emphasizing the effects of learning and environment on actions.