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bobbie

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What factors that operate to shape and sometimes distort perception reside in the perceiver, what factors reside in the target being perceived, and what factors reside in the context of the situation in which the perception is made?
 
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Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true about the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test?
 
  A) Most of the companies using the Wonderlic stop using other hiring tools, such as application forms or interviews.
  B) It measures both speed and power, so the average score is pretty lowabout 21/50.
  C) It is able to provide valid information cheaply (for 5 to 10/applicant).
  D) It has different forms and each has 50 questions.
  E) More companies are using the Wonderlic in hiring decisions.


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Answer to Question 1

A number of factors operate to shape and sometimes distort perception. These factors can reside in the perceiver, in the object or target being perceived, or in the context of the situation in which the perception is made. When an individual looks at a target and attempts to interpret what he or she sees, that interpretation is heavily influenced by personal characteristics of the individual perceiver. Personal characteristics affecting perception include his or her attitudes, personality, motives, interests, past experiences, and expectations. Characteristics of the target being observed can affect what is perceived. The relationship of a target to its background influences perception, as does our tendency to group close things and similar things together. The context in which we see objects or events is also important. The time at which an object or event is seen can influence attention, as can location, light, heat, or any number of other factors.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) The companies don't give up other hiring tools, such as application forms or interviews. Rather, they add the Wonderlic for its ability to provide valid data on applicants' intelligence levels.



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