Identifying candidates for OSS positions represented a "real-world" problem that would ultimately be addressed by means of
A) a thoughtfully-devised psychological assessment program.
B) a highly incentivized recruiting program.
C) an imaginative but cost-effective advertising program.
D) All of these

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The OSS (Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA during World War II) identified candidates for positions through a thoughtfully-devised psychological assessment program, aiming to find individuals suited for espionage, intelligence, and operational roles. This approach was innovative for its time, emphasizing the importance of psychological fitness and aptitude for clandestine work.

Identifying Candidates for OSS Positions Represented a "Real-World" Problem That