All of the Following Statements Regarding Personality Testing in Employee

question 103

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding personality testing in employee selection are correct EXCEPT:

• A)job interviewers are very adept at assessing conscientiousness in candidates,so the personality test is not really needed in employee selection.
• B)there are mixed feelings as to whether candidates' faking responses on personality tests is a serious problem.
• C)self-reporting measures of personality may not be the best way to measure personality.
• D)personality is a better predictor of job satisfaction than job performance.

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Definitions:

High Self-Monitor

A personality characteristic of individuals who are highly attentive to social cues and can adjust their behaviors accordingly in different situations.

Self-Esteem

A measure of how much value people place on themselves or how they perceive their worth.

Social Self

The part of the self related to group membership.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the "Father of American psychology," known for his work in pragmatism and functionalism.