Which of the following is generally true about the effectiveness of self-report personality tests versus cognition-based selection testing?
A) Cognitive testing is a better predictor of job performance than personality testing.
B) Personality testing is a better predictor of job performance than cognitive testing.
C) Both cognitive and personality testing are equally effective.
D) Neither cognitive nor personality testing are valid predictors of job performance.

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Research has found that cognition-based selection testing is a better predictor of job performance than self-report personality tests. This is because cognitive tests assess specific abilities needed for job performance, while personality tests may not directly relate to job performance.

Which of the Following Is Generally True About the Effectiveness