Dr.Hendry was asked to develop a selection system for hiring firefighters.She will most likely use a cognitive ability test to assess
A)to what extent each applicant can learn new procedures.
B)to what extent each applicant possesses any given personality trait.
C)applicants' ability to maintain a particular level of physical activity.
D)the overall character of the applicant.

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Cognitive ability tests are designed to measure mental capabilities such as problem-solving, learning abilities, and understanding new information, which are relevant to learning new procedures. Personality traits, physical activity levels, and overall character are assessed through other types of evaluations.

DrHendry Was Asked to Develop a Selection System for Hiring