Question 1

Researchers recognize ______ types of cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  12
C)  4
D)  6
E)  10F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

High cognitive ability has a strong correlation with:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased citizenship behaviors like helping a colleague.
B)  increased counterproductive behaviors like breaking office rules.
C)  increased affective, continuance, and normative commitment to the organization.
D)  increased task performance, especially in complex and demanding jobs.
E)  increased physical stamina and interpersonal functioning.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of these refers to the ability to develop clever and novel ways to solve problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination
B)  Flexibility
C)  Originality
D)  Number facility
E)  Problem sensitivityF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The "g-factor" refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gross motor facilitation
B)  general cognitive ability
C)  gross body equilibrium
D)  gross body coordination
E)  general adaptation syndromeF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is the difference between dynamic flexibility and extent flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic flexibility is required over short periods of time, while extent flexibility is required in jobs spread over a longer period of time.
B)  Dynamic flexibility involves fine motor movements, while extent flexibility requires gross motor movements.
C)  Dynamic flexibility is a type of physical ability, while extent flexibility is a type of sensory ability.
D)  Dynamic flexibility is seen in jobs that require repeated and quick bends, while extent flexibility is seen in jobs that require extreme ranges of motion.
E)  Dynamic flexibility is the quality of physical movement, while extent flexibility refers to the recognition of different sensory modalities.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Spatial ability refers to the ability to develop clever and novel ways to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ability to identify and understand the words spoken by another person is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing sensitivity
B)  written expression
C)  speech recognition
D)  auditory attention
E)  oral expressionF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Abilities can be modified over time unlike skills which remain stable over one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Abilities are a function of both genes and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

General cognitive ability is a strong predictor of job performance especially with regard to task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Tests which measure one's ability to lift, push, or pull very heavy objects using the hands, arms, legs, shoulders, or back are a measure of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  static strength
B)  fine manipulative abilities
C)  depth perception
D)  response time
E)  perceptual speedF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The visual ability that helps one see things in low light contexts is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  near vision
B)  far vision
C)  night vision
D)  visual color discrimination
E)  depth perceptionF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

People who have _____ ability tend to be better at learning and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher general cognitive
B)  higher emotional
C)  higher interpersonal
D)  higher physical
E)  higher motivationalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The ability to maintain the balance of the body in unstable contexts or while changing directions refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis
B)  gross body equilibrium
C)  extent flexibility
D)  gross body coordination
E)  dynamic flexibilityF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Scores on cognitive ability tests have a strong negative correlation with measures of performance across different types of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An individual who has the ability to foresee an obstacle in the course of events has a high ability in the area of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization
B)  problem sensitivity
C)  perceptual speed
D)  originality
E)  mathematical reasoningF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following types of emotional intelligence represents the degree to which people can harness emotions and employ them to improve their chances of being successful in their pursuits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness
B)  Other awareness
C)  Use of emotions
D)  Emotion regulation
E)  Emotion resilienceF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Robin works for a small firm with only enough money budgeted to use one test to help with hiring decisions.What kind of test would be the most generally beneficial for the company, applicable to the most jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Test for general cognitive ability
B)  Test for emotional stability
C)  Test for honesty
D)  Test for physical ability
E)  Test for sensory abilityF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Inductive reasoning refers to the ability to examine and compare numbers, letters, and objects quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following represents the three general categories into which abilities can be grouped?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social, physical, and emotional
B)  Emotional, social, and cognitive
C)  Cognitive, emotional, and physical
D)  Physical, cognitive, and external
E)  External, internal, and transactionalF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 10: Ability

Robin works for a small firm with only enough money budgeted to use one test to help with hiring decisions.What kind of test would be the most generally beneficial for the company, applicable to the most jobs.

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Inductive reasoning refers to the ability to examine and compare numbers, letters, and objects quickly.

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The "g-factor" refers to _____.

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High cognitive ability has a strong correlation with:

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Researchers recognize ______ types of cognitive ability.

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Which of the following is the difference between dynamic flexibility and extent flexibility?

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Abilities are a function of both genes and the environment.

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Tests which measure one's ability to lift, push, or pull very heavy objects using the hands, arms, legs, shoulders, or back are a measure of _____.

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Scores on cognitive ability tests have a strong negative correlation with measures of performance across different types of jobs.

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The visual ability that helps one see things in low light contexts is called _____.

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Spatial ability refers to the ability to develop clever and novel ways to solve problems.

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Which of the following represents the three general categories into which abilities can be grouped?

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An individual who has the ability to foresee an obstacle in the course of events has a high ability in the area of _____.

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Which of the following types of emotional intelligence represents the degree to which people can harness emotions and employ them to improve their chances of being successful in their pursuits?

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The ability to maintain the balance of the body in unstable contexts or while changing directions refers to _____.

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Which of these refers to the ability to develop clever and novel ways to solve problems?

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General cognitive ability is a strong predictor of job performance especially with regard to task performance.

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Abilities can be modified over time unlike skills which remain stable over one's lifetime.

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People who have _____ ability tend to be better at learning and decision making.

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The ability to identify and understand the words spoken by another person is called _____.

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