PSY 440 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Assessment Centre, Face Validity, Psy
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Usually take place after a job offer is made. A literal job test--ask applicants to do the job. Strong predictors of success if based on relevant criteria r = . 38 - . 54. Applicants may be nervous and may not perform as well as when they do the job. The best way to measure complex skills is to watch someone actually use them. Different skills need to be assessed in different ways. Very popular in organizations for selection and promotion. United nations, police, and fire departments, schools, businesses, etc. Need to be careful not to mix purposes. Generally shows little adverse impact against women or minorities. Must look up lecture powerpoint on canvas to see what we need to know. An example simulation intended to mimick what people would do on the job. Depends heavily on the quality of the center.
