Because People Believe That Mental Functioning or Intelligence Is Important

question 31

Multiple Choice

Because people believe that mental functioning or intelligence is important for most jobs, _____ tests are among the most frequently used predictors in selection.

• A)cognitive ability
• B)mechanical ability
• C)personality
• D)emotional intelligence

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Definitions:

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

A medical treatment method that involves inducing seizures through electric currents for therapeutic effect, often used in severe depression.

Memory

An active system that receives information from the senses, puts that information into a usable form, and organizes it as it stores it away, and then retrieves the information from storage.

Cognitive Distortions

Unhealthy thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health concerns, often identified in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and client, considered essential for effective therapy.