Questions and Answers
What pre-employment test can be used to measure traits such as emotional stability and agreeableness and has been correlated with job performance?
Personality
Which of the following gives federal employees limits on the disclosure of personnel information without employee consent?
Federal Privacy Act
Which of the following does NOT test for skills related to job tasks but rather tests how an applicant would respond in various situations that might occur on the job?
Situational judgment tests
What type of assessment test tries to predict performance by having a candidate perform a sample of the job's tasks?
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To ensure a screening test measures what it is designed to measure, the test should _______.
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What is the result of hiring an employee with a criminal record who then commits a similar crime on the job?
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Even if a candidate is a good fit for the job, he or she may not be a good fit for the company because of _______.
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What type of management test would be used to measure a candidate's interests, past performance, and motivation for the current opportunity?
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Although _______ increase the number of applicants who turn down job offers, they also decrease employee turnover.
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Which type of pre-employment test is considered to be both content relevant and valid, and is used to determine how well a candidate will be able to learn key aspects of the job?
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Study Notes
Pre-employment Testing
- Personality tests measure traits like emotional stability and agreeableness, correlated with job performance.
- Situational judgment tests assess how candidates respond to job-related situations, not their skills.
- Work sampling assessments predict performance by having candidates perform job tasks.
- Miniature job training tests are content relevant and valid for determining a candidate's learning aptitude for job skills.
Federal Regulations
- The Federal Privacy Act restricts the disclosure of federal employees' personnel information without their consent.
Screening and Validity
- Screening tests must be valid to ensure they measure their intended purpose accurately.
Employment Risks
- Negligent hiring occurs when an employee with a criminal record commits a similar crime at work, exposing employers to liability.
- Person-organization fit is crucial; a candidate may fit the job but still not align with the company's culture.
Interviewing and Onboarding
- Interviews are key for evaluating candidate interests, past performance, and motivation for the job.
- Realistic job previews may lead to a higher number of applicants declining job offers but ultimately result in lower employee turnover.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 6 of Psychology! This quiz covers essential topics like personality assessments and privacy laws for federal employees. See how well you understand the intersection of psychology and employment.
