Tests That Measure the Personal Characteristics of Job Applicants That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Tests that measure the personal characteristics of job applicants that are relevant to successful performance on the job are known as ________ tests.

• A)ability
• B)structured interview
• C)performance
• D)personality

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Definitions:

Paradigm

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

Acquiescent Response Set

Tendency to agree with items in an attitude questionnaire. This leads to an ambiguity in interpretation if a high score on an attitude questionnaire can be obtained only by agreeing with all or most items.

Mere Exposure Effect

A mental effect where people start liking things simply because they know them well.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.