Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to personality and mental ability tests?
A) Tests of general mental ability have been demonstrated to not discriminate against protected classes.
B) Personality tests can predict the long term career success of an individual, but not performance on a particular job.
C) Recent research shows that personality explains little about actual job outcomes.
D) Personality tests are rarely used today as a selection device because of applicant objections to invasion of privacy.

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Recent research has shown that while personality can predict certain job outcomes, such as job satisfaction and team cohesion, it explains a relatively small portion of the variance in actual job performance outcomes. Personality tests, such as the Big Five, do provide valuable insights but are not the sole predictors of job success.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Regard to Personality