According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Is a Critique

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, which of the following is a critique of using personality tests to select new employees?

• A) Personality traits do not significantly correlate with job performance.
• B) With the right work environment and proper training, even low scoring applicants may perform well.
• C) There is no way to determine which personality traits will predict job performance for specific jobs.
• D) Personality tests were designed for identifying abnormal personality traits, and are therefore not useful for distinguishing "normal" personalities.

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Definitions:

Inequalities

The existence of disparities or unequal conditions in aspects such as wealth, resources, opportunities, or treatments among different groups or individuals.

Sexism

Discrimination or prejudice based on a person's sex or gender, often manifesting in societal, political, or economic disadvantages for women.

Bias Against Women

Prejudice or unjust treatment directed towards women based on their gender.

Origins Of Prejudice

The underlying causes and factors that lead to the formation of prejudicial attitudes and beliefs towards others, often rooted in societal, cultural, or psychological influences.