A job applicant is given a set of questions in which she is asked to rate the extent to which she is outgoing, anxious, optimistic, careful, and loyal. She is probably taking:
A) a personality inventory
B) an interest inventory
C) a cognitive ability test
D) an assessment center

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The questions given to the job applicant are asking about personality traits, so the most appropriate type of test or inventory would be a personality inventory. Interest inventories assess a person's interests in different careers, cognitive ability tests measure intelligence and problem-solving skills, and assessment centers typically involve a variety of tasks and activities to assess a person's skills and abilities in a work setting.

A Job Applicant Is Given a Set of Questions in Which