Which of the Following Is Generally True About the Effectiveness

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally true about the effectiveness of self-report personality tests versus cognition-based selection testing?

• A) Cognitive testing is a better predictor of job performance than personality testing.
• B) Personality testing is a better predictor of job performance than cognitive testing.
• C) Both cognitive and personality testing are equally effective.
• D) Neither cognitive nor personality testing are valid predictors of job performance.

Understand and describe the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and anti-discrimination in the workplace.

Recognize and explain the roles of various federal agencies and laws in enforcing workplace equality, focusing on the EEOC and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Identify and differentiate between various selection process models and performance appraisal techniques.

Evaluate the legality and effectiveness of employee selection methods and performance appraisal processes.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychologist

A branch of psychology that studies mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking."

Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, allowing for quick judgments and problem-solving despite the absence of complete information.

Visual Imagery

The process of visualization where an individual imagines visuals in their mind, often used in memory and creative processes.

Natural Concepts

encompass the mental representations of objects and events drawn from our experiences in the natural world, unlike artificial or constructed concepts.