Jo Has a Job Interview

question 31

Multiple Choice

Jo has a job interview. Which of the following will have the least effect on her feelings on the day of the interview?

• A) sleep quality that Jo had the night before
• B) the amount Jo exercised on that day
• C) Jo's age
• D) Jo's gender
• E) the weather on the day of the interview

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Definitions:

Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities of an individual’s personality that are consistent across different situations and over time.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test involving a series of ambiguous images presented to an individual, who is then asked to tell a story about each image.

Source Trait

Fundamental personality traits identified through factor analysis that underpin and contribute to surface behaviors and attitudes.

Rorschach

A psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are analyzed to examine personality characteristics and emotional functioning.