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KEY FEATURES: A narrative writing style enhances accessibility and keeps readers engaged. Chapters begin and end with relatable examples to make the material more memorable and easier to learn. Chapter-opening learning objectives introduce students to the material and prompt them to identify the key takeaways in their reading. Conclusion sections in each chapter integrate information that students can review to check their comprehension. Chapter-ending discussion and research questions provide opportunities for students to further engage with the material to master chapter content.
Psychological Testing in the Workplace: Selecting Police Officers
Psychological Testing in the Workplace: Selecting Police Officers
Learning Objectives
- Describe the significance of the Griggs v. Duke Power case for psychological testing for employee selection
- Describe the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on psychological testing for employee selection
- Describe the challenges of conducting validation research for tests used in the selection of police officers
- Explain how test revisions impact validity
- Describe three ethical issues to consider when using psychological tests for selecting police officers
- Define response bias and discuss how it impacts psychological testing with prospective police officers and other job applicants
Elinore wanted to be a police officer since she was in middle school. Her father and uncle were police officers, and her mother was a dispatcher, so she knew a lot about the job. She also ...
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