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What was the first publication to apply psychology to business?
What was the first publication to apply psychology to business?
What event provided the first chance to use employee testing on a large scale?
What event provided the first chance to use employee testing on a large scale?
Which of these terms was NOT used to describe the field of I/O psychology before World War I?
Which of these terms was NOT used to describe the field of I/O psychology before World War I?
Who is credited with developing perceptual and motor tests for the U.S. Army during World War I?
Who is credited with developing perceptual and motor tests for the U.S. Army during World War I?
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What year did Division 14 of the APA change its name to SIOP?
What year did Division 14 of the APA change its name to SIOP?
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In what year did the Supreme Court ruling shift towards a more "employer friendly" approach?
In what year did the Supreme Court ruling shift towards a more "employer friendly" approach?
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What does "mean effect size" refer to in the context of meta-analysis?
What does "mean effect size" refer to in the context of meta-analysis?
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Which of these acts was passed by the U.S. Congress to address employer discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
Which of these acts was passed by the U.S. Congress to address employer discrimination against individuals with disabilities?
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What was the initial focus of the Hawthorne studies?
What was the initial focus of the Hawthorne studies?
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What is the Hawthorne effect?
What is the Hawthorne effect?
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Which of the following areas falls under the scope of personnel psychology?
Which of the following areas falls under the scope of personnel psychology?
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What is the focus of organizational psychology?
What is the focus of organizational psychology?
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What does the term "Human Factors/Ergonomics" refer to?
What does the term "Human Factors/Ergonomics" refer to?
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When was the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology established?
When was the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology established?
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Which year saw the passage of the Equal Pay Act?
Which year saw the passage of the Equal Pay Act?
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What significant legislation was passed in 1964, impacting workplace equality?
What significant legislation was passed in 1964, impacting workplace equality?
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What was the primary outcome of the Hawthorne studies?
What was the primary outcome of the Hawthorne studies?
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Who created a comprehensive knowledge test to assess the skills of over 900 applicants?
Who created a comprehensive knowledge test to assess the skills of over 900 applicants?
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What is the primary goal of the industrial approach within I/O psychology?
What is the primary goal of the industrial approach within I/O psychology?
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Which of these individuals is NOT considered a pioneer in the field of industrial/organizational psychology?
Which of these individuals is NOT considered a pioneer in the field of industrial/organizational psychology?
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The statement "To enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in..." refers to which core aspect of I/O psychology?
The statement "To enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in..." refers to which core aspect of I/O psychology?
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What is the primary goal of the Hawthorne studies’ findings?
What is the primary goal of the Hawthorne studies’ findings?
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Which of the following is NOT a core area of application for principles of I/O psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a core area of application for principles of I/O psychology?
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Which of these individuals is known for their work in reducing fatigue and improving efficiency through motion studies?
Which of these individuals is known for their work in reducing fatigue and improving efficiency through motion studies?
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What is the primary issue with letters of recommendation according to the research?
What is the primary issue with letters of recommendation according to the research?
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Which assessment method allows multiple assessors to observe applicants performing simulated job tasks?
Which assessment method allows multiple assessors to observe applicants performing simulated job tasks?
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What common characteristic do most letters of recommendation share?
What common characteristic do most letters of recommendation share?
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What problem is associated with the reliability of references?
What problem is associated with the reliability of references?
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How does liking an applicant influence the length of letters of recommendation?
How does liking an applicant influence the length of letters of recommendation?
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What does the in-basket technique simulate?
What does the in-basket technique simulate?
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What type of exercise is identified as the real backbone of the assessment center?
What type of exercise is identified as the real backbone of the assessment center?
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What type of assessment involves applicants discussing a job-related problem in small groups?
What type of assessment involves applicants discussing a job-related problem in small groups?
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What is the main purpose of the Split-Half Method?
What is the main purpose of the Split-Half Method?
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Which type of validity focuses on whether a test measures the intended content?
Which type of validity focuses on whether a test measures the intended content?
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What does the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula adjust for?
What does the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula adjust for?
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What does interrater reliability measure?
What does interrater reliability measure?
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What characterizes the restricted range in validity studies?
What characterizes the restricted range in validity studies?
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What does adverse impact refer to in the context of testing?
What does adverse impact refer to in the context of testing?
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Which of the following best describes differential validity?
Which of the following best describes differential validity?
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What is the purpose of multiple regression in the hiring decision process?
What is the purpose of multiple regression in the hiring decision process?
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What is the primary purpose of a forced-choice rating scale in employee performance evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of a forced-choice rating scale in employee performance evaluation?
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Which method allows evaluators to categorize a predetermined percentage of employees into performance levels?
Which method allows evaluators to categorize a predetermined percentage of employees into performance levels?
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What is one example of an objective measure of employee performance?
What is one example of an objective measure of employee performance?
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What does the Peter principle refer to in the context of employee promotion?
What does the Peter principle refer to in the context of employee promotion?
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Which evaluation method relies on a list of specific behaviors to assess employee performance?
Which evaluation method relies on a list of specific behaviors to assess employee performance?
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What does 'contamination' mean in the context of employee performance evaluations?
What does 'contamination' mean in the context of employee performance evaluations?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT a reason for evaluating employee performance?
Which of the following aspects is NOT a reason for evaluating employee performance?
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Which performance appraisal method is most common for rating performance?
Which performance appraisal method is most common for rating performance?
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