Psychology 2660A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Financial Analyst, Trait Theory, Intelligence Quotient
16 Dec 2017
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Chapter 5: assessment methods for selection and placement. Psychological test consists of a standard set of items or tasks that a person completes under controlled conditions. Biographical information forms ask about relevant prior experiences, such as level of education and work experience. An assessment center is a series of exercises, including simulated job tasks, that measure how well a person can perform a job. Psychological tests are commonly used to assess many ksaos, including knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, interests, and personality. Group versus individually administered tests: a group test can be administered to several people at once. Closed-ended versus open-ended tests: with a closed-ended test, the test taker must choose one from several possible responses, as in a multiple-choice test. An open-ended test is like an essay exam: closed-ended test is preferred because of its greater ease in scoring, the open-ended test is more appropriate for some characteristics.
