PSYC 360 Exam II Study Guide Latest
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June has interviewed two different people. For the first applicant, she asked about
strengths and weaknesses; for the second applicant, she asked about interests and
experiences. In these cases, June has conducted ______ interviews. - ANSWER-
unstructured
Which of the following is NOT a Big Five personality factor? - ANSWER-adaptability
What are the two major types of job interview? - ANSWER-structured and unstructured
If you do well on the first set of questions on the GRE, you will receive more difficult
questions in the next set. If you do poorly on those first questions, you will receive
easier questions. This type of testing is known as: - ANSWER-computer adaptive
testing.
An advantage of integrity testing is that initial evidence suggests it can predict
counterproductive behavior and: - ANSWER-job performance.
________ is important because we use predictors as proxies for real performance. -
ANSWER-Criterion-related validity
Because people believe that mental functioning or intelligence is important for most
jobs, ________ tests are among the most frequently used predictors in selection. -
ANSWER-cognitive ability
A meta-analysis by Hunter and Hunter (1984) found a validity coefficient between
general cognitive ability and performance of: - ANSWER-.53
Research has shown that the validity coefficient for assessment centers is around: -
ANSWER-.40
If a test has a validity coefficient of .50, the coefficient of determination would be: -
ANSWER-.25
The most appropriate first step in selecting or developing predictors is: - ANSWER-job
analysis
There are two types of integrity tests: the personality-type integrity test, and the: -
ANSWER-overt integrity test
, The Wonderlic Personnel Test is an example of a ______, while the Minnesota Clerical
Test is an example of a ______. - ANSWER-general cognitive ability test; specific
cognitive ability test
On one selection test, Henri encounters a number of questions about whether he enjoys
risk taking, whether he is responsible, and whether he is ever dishonest. The test is
MOST LIKELY a(n): - ANSWER-personality-based integrity test
If you do well on the first set of questions on the GRE, you will receive more difficult
questions in the next set. If you do poorly on those first questions, you will receive
easier questions. This type of testing is known as: - ANSWER-computer adaptive
testing.
Darius takes part in a selection session where he completes an in-basket and a
leaderless group discussion. This selection tool is best described as: - ANSWER-an
assessment center.
Which of the following is the most cost-effective testing method for selection? -
ANSWER-group tests
"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. - ANSWER-behavior description interview; situational interview
The purpose of administering an in-basket as part of an assessment center is to: -
ANSWER-evaluate an assessee in a situation similar to what he or she would
experience on the job.
A company uses both personality and cognitive ability tests to select job candidates. It
would like to add another predictor to explain additional variance in job performance.
You should advise the company to use a(n): - ANSWER-situational judgment test (SJT).
There are two types of integrity tests: the overt integrity test and the: - ANSWER-
personality-type integrity test.
Jerika has to choose between four different ability tests. Out of the following options,
which represents the BEST choice? - ANSWER-a test with a validity coefficient of .30
An applicant for a customer service job completed a questionnaire in which the following
questions were among those asked: "To what extent would your friends describe you as
sympathetic?" and "When you feel strongly about something, how easily can you
persuade others to see your point of view?" Based on these questions, which of the
following tests did the applicant take? - ANSWER-BioData test
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June has interviewed two different people. For the first applicant, she asked about
strengths and weaknesses; for the second applicant, she asked about interests and
experiences. In these cases, June has conducted ______ interviews. - ANSWER-
unstructured
Which of the following is NOT a Big Five personality factor? - ANSWER-adaptability
What are the two major types of job interview? - ANSWER-structured and unstructured
If you do well on the first set of questions on the GRE, you will receive more difficult
questions in the next set. If you do poorly on those first questions, you will receive
easier questions. This type of testing is known as: - ANSWER-computer adaptive
testing.
An advantage of integrity testing is that initial evidence suggests it can predict
counterproductive behavior and: - ANSWER-job performance.
________ is important because we use predictors as proxies for real performance. -
ANSWER-Criterion-related validity
Because people believe that mental functioning or intelligence is important for most
jobs, ________ tests are among the most frequently used predictors in selection. -
ANSWER-cognitive ability
A meta-analysis by Hunter and Hunter (1984) found a validity coefficient between
general cognitive ability and performance of: - ANSWER-.53
Research has shown that the validity coefficient for assessment centers is around: -
ANSWER-.40
If a test has a validity coefficient of .50, the coefficient of determination would be: -
ANSWER-.25
The most appropriate first step in selecting or developing predictors is: - ANSWER-job
analysis
There are two types of integrity tests: the personality-type integrity test, and the: -
ANSWER-overt integrity test
, The Wonderlic Personnel Test is an example of a ______, while the Minnesota Clerical
Test is an example of a ______. - ANSWER-general cognitive ability test; specific
cognitive ability test
On one selection test, Henri encounters a number of questions about whether he enjoys
risk taking, whether he is responsible, and whether he is ever dishonest. The test is
MOST LIKELY a(n): - ANSWER-personality-based integrity test
If you do well on the first set of questions on the GRE, you will receive more difficult
questions in the next set. If you do poorly on those first questions, you will receive
easier questions. This type of testing is known as: - ANSWER-computer adaptive
testing.
Darius takes part in a selection session where he completes an in-basket and a
leaderless group discussion. This selection tool is best described as: - ANSWER-an
assessment center.
Which of the following is the most cost-effective testing method for selection? -
ANSWER-group tests
"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. - ANSWER-behavior description interview; situational interview
The purpose of administering an in-basket as part of an assessment center is to: -
ANSWER-evaluate an assessee in a situation similar to what he or she would
experience on the job.
A company uses both personality and cognitive ability tests to select job candidates. It
would like to add another predictor to explain additional variance in job performance.
You should advise the company to use a(n): - ANSWER-situational judgment test (SJT).
There are two types of integrity tests: the overt integrity test and the: - ANSWER-
personality-type integrity test.
Jerika has to choose between four different ability tests. Out of the following options,
which represents the BEST choice? - ANSWER-a test with a validity coefficient of .30
An applicant for a customer service job completed a questionnaire in which the following
questions were among those asked: "To what extent would your friends describe you as
sympathetic?" and "When you feel strongly about something, how easily can you
persuade others to see your point of view?" Based on these questions, which of the
following tests did the applicant take? - ANSWER-BioData test
