Question 1

The Work Preference Inventory (WPI) is designed to assess

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A)   intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
B)   ability to work with people and ability to work alone.
C)   interest in intellectually demanding work as opposed to routine, non-demanding work.
D)   active managerial style as distinct from passive managerial style.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The concept of the "BASIC IDS" applies to

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A)   experimental research investigating clinical mental health issues.
B)   dimensional qualitative research.
C)   non-dimensional qualitative research.
D)   experimental research investigating consumer behavior.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Productivity ratings made by peers tend to be

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A)   invalid due to factors such as jealousy.
B)   more strict than ratings made by supervisors.
C)   predictive of future job performance.
D)   poorly correlated with self-ratings.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Computer simulations and video games have earned a place in vocational assessment and are sometimes referred to as

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A)   portfolio evaluations.
B)   performance tests.
C)   online interviews.
D)   cyberselection tools.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

One is LEAST likely to undergo drug testing if one is

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A)   a new employee in a large company.
B)   a current employee in a small service organization.
C)   completing military service.
D)   a current employee in a large company.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE of qualitative research?

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A)   It always involves large numbers of subjects.
B)   It allows the psychologist to use statistical analyses of the data obtained.
C)   It can lead to the development of new hypotheses.
D)   All of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE of a focus group?

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A)   The participants are randomly selected.
B)   A free-flowing discussion is avoided.
C)   The group consists of 20-25 participants.
D)   A trained moderator leads the group.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which type of survey research is MOST susceptible to non-response?

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A)   the mail survey
B)   the telephone survey
C)   the personal interview
D)   the mall interceptE) None of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 9

In the context of business settings,which of the following BEST exemplifies a process related to validity generalization?

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A)   validating a projective personality technique for use in determining leadership ability and integrity
B)   selecting standardized instruments that include validity scales for use in recruiting new trainees for a local police department
C)   determining whether validity evidence for a test that taps aptitude for secretarial work can be meaningfully applied to the work of a truck driver
D)   creating situational performance samples that more closely simulate actual job requirements of clerical and assembly-line workersE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills measures

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A)   personal living skills.
B)   community-related living skills.
C)   employment skills.
D)   All of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The GATB differs from the SATB in that the SATB

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A)   contains more science-oriented items.
B)   contains more items tapping arithmetic skills.
C)   is used to measure aptitude for a specific line of work.
D)   Both a and bE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

A person has just been evaluated by a prospective employer and may now either be accepted or rejected for a position at the company.This person has just gone through a __________ process.

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A)   screening
B)   selection
C)   classification
D)   None of theseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Perhaps the most widely used form of survey research is

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A)   the face-to-face personal interview.
B)   the telephone interview.
C)   the mail questionnaire.
D)   the fax questionnaire.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The Hand-Tool Dexterity Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test would most likely be used by an employer interested in

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A)   understanding a worker's motivation to respond quickly with accuracy.
B)   evaluating a worker's ability to physically manipulate materials.
C)   finding the best employee for a position on an assembly line.
D)   increasing profit margins by lowering expenses.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Maslow's hierarchical theory as it relates to worker motivation would suggest that

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A)   employees expend energy in ways designed to achieve the outcome they desire.
B)   the more money a worker earns, the more money the worker strives to earn.
C)   once workers feel secure in their positions and accepted by their co-workers, they strive to earn recognition for their accomplishments.
D)   an extremely high-risk situation may not lead to feelings of accomplishment because of a high probability of failure.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 16

In the late 1980s,there was a nationwide controversy regarding the race-norming of the:

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A)   Mooney Faces Test.
B)   General Aptitude Test Battery (GAT
B)  .
C)   Mooney Problem Checklist.
D)   Strong Interest Inventory (SII) .E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

How are aptitude tests different from achievement tests?

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A)   Aptitude tests tap a greater amount of informal learning.
B)   Aptitude tests are typically more limited and focused in the content of the presented.
C)   Aptitude tests measure prior learning; achievement tests measure present learning.
D)   Most aptitude tests are administered by means of paper and pencil while most achievement tests are computer-administered.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 18

Criterion validity of the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) tends to be low,probably because of:

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A)   the low test-retest reliability of the GATB.
B)   the low reliability of supervisory ratings.
C)   a limitation of the Taylor-Russell tables.
D)   scoring that is based in part on the race of the test-taker.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

To monitor what really prompts consumers to purchase a particular product at the "point of choice," the market researcher should use which of the following?

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A)   direct observation
B)   focus groups
C)   in-depth interviews
D)   phone interviewsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory is MOST useful for measuring

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A)   ability to adapt to extreme climate changes for extended periods of time.
B)   readiness to be relocated for employment purposes in another country.
C)   aptitude for mastering a foreign language.
D)   social skills and cultural competence regarding worldwide labor negotiations.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 16: Assessment, Careers, and Business References

The Work Preference Inventory (WPI) is designed to assess

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The concept of the "BASIC IDS" applies to

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Productivity ratings made by peers tend to be

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Computer simulations and video games have earned a place in vocational assessment and are sometimes referred to as

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One is LEAST likely to undergo drug testing if one is

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Which of the following is TRUE of qualitative research?

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Which of the following is TRUE of a focus group?

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Which type of survey research is MOST susceptible to non-response?

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In the context of business settings,which of the following BEST exemplifies a process related to validity generalization?

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The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills measures

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The GATB differs from the SATB in that the SATB

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A person has just been evaluated by a prospective employer and may now either be accepted or rejected for a position at the company.This person has just gone through a __________ process.

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Perhaps the most widely used form of survey research is

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The Hand-Tool Dexterity Test and the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test would most likely be used by an employer interested in

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Maslow's hierarchical theory as it relates to worker motivation would suggest that

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In the late 1980s,there was a nationwide controversy regarding the race-norming of the:

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How are aptitude tests different from achievement tests?

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Criterion validity of the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) tends to be low,probably because of:

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To monitor what really prompts consumers to purchase a particular product at the "point of choice," the market researcher should use which of the following?

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The Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory is MOST useful for measuring

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