The Concern with Ethnic and Racial Differences on Selection Tests

question 27

Multiple Choice

The concern with ethnic and racial differences on selection tests and the fairness of those tests resulted from the:

• A)need to match military recruits to jobs.
• B)social, political, and legal climate of the 1960s.
• C)"flattening" of organizations.
• D)emphasis of the scientist/practitioner model in I/O psychology training programs.

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Definitions:

Joblessness

The state of being without a job, often referring to unemployment or the lack of available employment opportunities in an economy.

Inner-City

Typically refers to the central part of a city, which can be characterized by higher population density, older infrastructure, and often, but not always, lower socioeconomic status.

Racial Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups in daily life, whether by law or social practice.

Working-Class Adulthood

The experience and social conditions of adults who are part of the working class, often focusing on employment, economic challenges, and social identity.