If Reliability of a Sales Aptitude Test Is 0

question 10

Multiple Choice

If reliability of a sales aptitude test is 0.81 and the reliability of the criterion (e.g. ,supervisor's rating of salesperson's performance) is 0.64,the validity of the test is most likely to be less than:

• A)0.79
• B)0.72
• C)0.52
• D)0.48
• E)0.41

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Definitions:

Automatic Processes

States of consciousness that require little attention and do not interfere with other ongoing activities.

Altered State

A mental state that is significantly different from normal waking consciousness, often resulting from meditation, drug use, hypnosis, or psychological conditions.

Subconscious Awareness

Subconscious Awareness describes the part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious thought, influencing behaviors and perceptions without direct awareness.

Daydreaming

The act of a spontaneous and self-generated cognition and imagery, often unrelated to the immediate environment, allowing for creativity and problem-solving.