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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In adopting the position that human personality may be explained by one factor, researchers tend to call that factor the

a. one factor.
b. general personality factor.
c. dominant factor.
d. alpha personality factor.

Question 2

Briefly describe the potential uses for personality tests in hiring.

What will be an ideal response?

coreycathey · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b: general personality factor.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: This answer should mention several of the following:
o Traits such as Openness to experience tend to predict a positive response to training.
o Conscientiousness correlates with reduced tardiness and absenteeism.
o Agreeableness, Emotional Stability and Conscientiousness tend to predict success in customer service positions.
o In general it makes sense that important work behaviors such as willingness to stick with a job, absenteeism, honesty, and general fit to a job are correlated to personality variables.