Of all the methods used in personnel selection, tests of cognitive ability have the ________ overall validity for predicting job performance, and the ________ financial cost associated with their use.
A) lowest; lowest
B) highest; highest
C) lowest; highest
D) highest; lowest

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Tests of cognitive ability have been shown to have the highest overall validity for predicting job performance compared to other selection methods such as interviews or reference checks. Additionally, the financial cost associated with their use is relatively low compared to other selection methods such as assessment centers or work samples. Therefore, the best choice is option D.

Of All the Methods Used in Personnel Selection, Tests of Cognitive