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ts19998

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Which of the following is the primary advantage of the work sampling technique?
 
  A) Applicants find it difficult to fake answers.
  B) Employers learn about an applicant's personality.
  C) Applicants can evaluate their own performance.
  D) Fine motor skills can be accurately assessed over time.

Question 2

Industrial psychologists often emphasize the big five personality dimensions in personnel testing. List and explain the meaning of the big five dimensions. How do personality traits correlate with job performance?
 
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soda0602

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The big five personality dimensions are neuroticism, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Neuroticism refers to a tendency to exhibit poor emotional adjustment and experience negative effects like anxiety and insecurity. Extroversion represents a tendency to be sociable, assertive, and active. Openness to experience is the disposition to be imaginative, nonconforming, unconventional, and autonomous. Agreeableness is the tendency to be trusting, compliant, caring, and gentle. Conscientiousness is comprised of two related facets including achievement and dependability.


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