The Hand-Tool Dexterity Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Hand-Tool Dexterity Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test would most likely be used by an employer interested in

• A) understanding a worker's motivation to respond quickly with accuracy.
• B) evaluating a worker's ability to physically manipulate materials.
• C) finding the best employee for a position on an assembly line.
• D) increasing profit margins by lowering expenses.

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Definitions:

Psychological Magnitude

A concept in psychology that refers to the perceived size, amount, or intensity of a psychological attribute.

Weber Fraction

A principle stating that the just noticeable difference between two stimuli is proportional to the magnitude of the stimuli, a fundamental concept in psychophysics.

Stimulus

Anything in the environment that can trigger a physical or behavioral change in an organism.

Nativism

The theory that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hard-wired into the brain at birth.