Question 1

A study conducted by Rode and colleagues (2007) found that emotional intelligence predicted college GPA and group performance, if the student:

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A) was also high in specific cognitive ability. 
B) was also conscientious. 
C) was also popular. 
D) was female. 
A) was also high in specific cognitive ability. 
B) was also conscientious. 
C) was also popular. 
D) was female.

Question 2

An individual with high emotional intelligence can not only understand his or her own emotions and feelings, but can also:

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A) perceive and understand the emotions of others. 
B) use his or her own emotions to manipulate others. 
C) have trouble regulating his or her emotions because they are so strong. 
D) be extremely conscientious. 
A) perceive and understand the emotions of others. 
B) use his or her own emotions to manipulate others. 
C) have trouble regulating his or her emotions because they are so strong. 
D) be extremely conscientious.

Question 3

Which statement best summarizes research on test delivery?

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A) Students who used pencil-and-paper tests outperformed those who used handheld computers. 
B) Students who used paper-and-pencil tests outperformed those who used notebook computers. 
C) Students who used any type of computer outscored those who used paper-and-pencil tests. 
D) There are no meaningful differences between students who take their tests using a computer and those who take it using pencil and paper. 
A) Students who used pencil-and-paper tests outperformed those who used handheld computers. 
B) Students who used paper-and-pencil tests outperformed those who used notebook computers. 
C) Students who used any type of computer outscored those who used paper-and-pencil tests. 
D) There are no meaningful differences between students who take their tests using a computer and those who take it using pencil and paper.

Question 4

If a test has a validity coefficient of .50, the coefficient of determination is:

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A) 1.00 
B) .25 
C) .50 
D) 2.50 
A) 1.00 
B) .25 
C) .50 
D) 2.50

Question 5

Even though interviews have fairly low criterion-related validity, including them in a selection system is helpful because:

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A) it is necessary to be able to legally defend a selection system. 
B) it provides applicants with a realistic job preview. 
C) it demonstrates no bias against minority members. 
D) low performers tend to dislike interviews, so including them can help to make the applicant pool smaller. 
A) it is necessary to be able to legally defend a selection system. 
B) it provides applicants with a realistic job preview. 
C) it demonstrates no bias against minority members. 
D) low performers tend to dislike interviews, so including them can help to make the applicant pool smaller.

Question 6

Identify and describe the three types of specific cognitive ability tests. For each ability test, identify a job that would benefit from having the test as a predictor of job performance.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical, spatial,

Question 7

One problem with using application blanks as part of the selection process is that:

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A) questions are often ambiguous and confusing to applicants. 
B) questions are often illegal. 
C) organizations use generic application blanks, which leaves them at risk for legal action. 
D) organizations rarely have the time to comb through information provided in the application blank. 
A) questions are often ambiguous and confusing to applicants. 
B) questions are often illegal. 
C) organizations use generic application blanks, which leaves them at risk for legal action. 
D) organizations rarely have the time to comb through information provided in the application blank.

Question 8

A(n) _____ requests historical information such as educational background, work experience, job-relevant experience, and the names and addresses of previous employers.

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A) in-basket 
B) application blank 
C) work sample 
D) individual test 
A) in-basket 
B) application blank 
C) work sample 
D) individual test

Question 9

Which of these explains why integrity tests have taken a more important role in selection?

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A) passage of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act 
B) research indicating that job candidates engage in faking behavior 
C) increasing rates of counterproductive behavior in the workplace 
D) an increasing number of arrests for white-collar crimes in the United States 
A) passage of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act 
B) research indicating that job candidates engage in faking behavior 
C) increasing rates of counterproductive behavior in the workplace 
D) an increasing number of arrests for white-collar crimes in the United States

Question 10

While conducting interviews, Martina always asks all applicants the exact same questions. Martina has conducted a(n) _____ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) standardized 
B) structured 
C) unstructured 
D) unstandardized 
A) standardized 
B) structured 
C) unstructured 
D) unstandardized

Question 11

"Tell me about a time you came up with a creative idea" is an example of a(n) _____ question; "What would you do if you realized you made a mistake?" is an example of a(n) _____ question.

Accepted Answer

A) situational interview; behavior description interview 
B) behavior description interview; situational interview 
C) structured interview; unstructured interview 
D) unstructured interview; structured interview 
A) situational interview; behavior description interview 
B) behavior description interview; situational interview 
C) structured interview; unstructured interview 
D) unstructured interview; structured interview

Question 12

A test in which an applicant is presented with an event (e.g., seeing a customer stealing merchandise) and is asked to select a response that best describes how he or she would respond to that event (e.g., ignoring it, reporting it to a manager, confronting the customer) is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) general ability test. 
B) situational judgment test. 
C) clerical ability test. 
D) biodata measure. 
A) general ability test. 
B) situational judgment test. 
C) clerical ability test. 
D) biodata measure.

Question 13

What are the five dimensions that make up the Big Five model of personality?

Accepted Answer

Openness to experien

Question 14

Melody is applying to work as a firefighter. During the selection process, she must successfully put out a small, controlled flame using a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher test is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

A) speed test. 
B) performance test. 
C) power test. 
D) psychometric test. 
A) speed test. 
B) performance test. 
C) power test. 
D) psychometric test.

Question 15

Which statement about work samples is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are one of the most valid predictors of job performance. 
B) Most applicants believe the tests lack face validity. 
C) They demonstrate a strong bias against younger applicants. 
D) They demonstrate poor criterion-related validity. 
A) They are one of the most valid predictors of job performance. 
B) Most applicants believe the tests lack face validity. 
C) They demonstrate a strong bias against younger applicants. 
D) They demonstrate poor criterion-related validity.

Question 16

Identify and define the two types of integrity tests. What does research say about the validity of integrity tests?

Accepted Answer

Overt tests, which explicitly ask applic

Question 17

Which type of test is most appropriate for evaluating the sensory abilities of a candidate for fighter pilot training?

Accepted Answer

A) psychomotor 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) speed 
D) power 
A) psychomotor 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) speed 
D) power

Question 18

An assessment center is:

Accepted Answer

A) a selection method. 
B) a place in a consulting firm. 
C) a statistical technique. 
D) an organizational descriptor. 
A) a selection method. 
B) a place in a consulting firm. 
C) a statistical technique. 
D) an organizational descriptor.

Question 19

If an organization hired someone to develop a set of predictors for selecting employees, what steps should he or she take?

Accepted Answer

Responses will vary. Students should not

Question 20

An I/O psychologist finds that 20% of the variance in a criterion is accounted for by the predictor. This value represents the:

Accepted Answer

A) validity coefficient. 
B) validity correlation. 
C) coefficient of determination. 
D) criteria coefficient. 
A) validity coefficient. 
B) validity correlation. 
C) coefficient of determination. 
D) criteria coefficient.

A study conducted by Rode and colleagues (2007) found that emotional intelligence predicted college GPA and group performance, if the student:

An individual with high emotional intelligence can not only understand his or her own emotions and feelings, but can also:

Which statement best summarizes research on test delivery?

If a test has a validity coefficient of .50, the coefficient of determination is:

Even though interviews have fairly low criterion-related validity, including them in a selection system is helpful because:

Identify and describe the three types of specific cognitive ability tests. For each ability test, identify a job that would benefit from having the test as a predictor of job performance.

One problem with using application blanks as part of the selection process is that:

A(n) _____ requests historical information such as educational background, work experience, job-relevant experience, and the names and addresses of previous employers.

Which of these explains why integrity tests have taken a more important role in selection?

While conducting interviews, Martina always asks all applicants the exact same questions. Martina has conducted a(n) _____ interview.

"Tell me about a time you came up with a creative idea" is an example of a(n) _ question; "What would you do if you realized you made a mistake?" is an example of a(n) _ question.

A test in which an applicant is presented with an event (e.g., seeing a customer stealing merchandise) and is asked to select a response that best describes how he or she would respond to that event (e.g., ignoring it, reporting it to a manager, confronting the customer) is known as a:

What are the five dimensions that make up the Big Five model of personality?

Melody is applying to work as a firefighter. During the selection process, she must successfully put out a small, controlled flame using a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher test is best described as a:

Which statement about work samples is true?

Identify and define the two types of integrity tests. What does research say about the validity of integrity tests?

Which type of test is most appropriate for evaluating the sensory abilities of a candidate for fighter pilot training?

An assessment center is:

If an organization hired someone to develop a set of predictors for selecting employees, what steps should he or she take?

An I/O psychologist finds that 20% of the variance in a criterion is accounted for by the predictor. This value represents the:

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Exam 6: Predictors

A study conducted by Rode and colleagues (2007) found that emotional intelligence predicted college GPA and group performance, if the student:

An individual with high emotional intelligence can not only understand his or her own emotions and feelings, but can also:

Which statement best summarizes research on test delivery?

If a test has a validity coefficient of .50, the coefficient of determination is:

Even though interviews have fairly low criterion-related validity, including them in a selection system is helpful because:

Identify and describe the three types of specific cognitive ability tests. For each ability test, identify a job that would benefit from having the test as a predictor of job performance.

One problem with using application blanks as part of the selection process is that:

A(n) _____ requests historical information such as educational background, work experience, job-relevant experience, and the names and addresses of previous employers.

Which of these explains why integrity tests have taken a more important role in selection?

While conducting interviews, Martina always asks all applicants the exact same questions. Martina has conducted a(n) _____ interview.

"Tell me about a time you came up with a creative idea" is an example of a(n) _____ question; "What would you do if you realized you made a mistake?" is an example of a(n) _____ question.

A test in which an applicant is presented with an event (e.g., seeing a customer stealing merchandise) and is asked to select a response that best describes how he or she would respond to that event (e.g., ignoring it, reporting it to a manager, confronting the customer) is known as a:

What are the five dimensions that make up the Big Five model of personality?

Melody is applying to work as a firefighter. During the selection process, she must successfully put out a small, controlled flame using a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher test is best described as a:

Which statement about work samples is true?

Identify and define the two types of integrity tests. What does research say about the validity of integrity tests?

Which type of test is most appropriate for evaluating the sensory abilities of a candidate for fighter pilot training?

An assessment center is:

If an organization hired someone to develop a set of predictors for selecting employees, what steps should he or she take?

An I/O psychologist finds that 20% of the variance in a criterion is accounted for by the predictor. This value represents the:

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Research Methods in Io Psychology

Job Analysis

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Leadership

Organizational Theory and Development

Filters

"Tell me about a time you came up with a creative idea" is an example of a(n) _ question; "What would you do if you realized you made a mistake?" is an example of a(n) _ question.