An Unwarranted Positiveness or Certainty in Matters of Belief or Opinion

question 68

Multiple Choice

An unwarranted positiveness or certainty in matters of belief or opinion is referred to as

• A) ethnocentrism.
• B) dogmatism.
• C) egocentrism.
• D) paranoia.

Differentiate between "can do" factors and "will do" factors in applicant assessments.

Identify legal and ethical considerations in the selection process.

Describe the types of validity in employee selection tests and their importance.

Recognize the importance of cognitive and personality testing in the selection process.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

An individual's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth or the degree to which they value themselves.

Less Attractive Women

A subjective assessment based on societal standards of beauty, which can negatively impact the psychological and social experiences of women.

Mere Exposure Effect

The phenomenon whereby people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are exposed to repeatedly.

Two-factor Theory

Describes emotional experience as a combination of two components: physical arousal and a cognitive label applied to explain the arousal.