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The Role of Person Characteristics in Perceptions of the Validity of Cognitive Ability Testing
Author(s) -
Reeder Matthew C.,
Powers Charlotte L.,
Ryan Ann Marie,
Gibby Robert E.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2012.00579.x
Subject(s) - psychology , perception , face validity , cognition , social psychology , test (biology) , selection (genetic algorithm) , predictive validity , incremental validity , locus of control , personnel selection , cognitive psychology , applied psychology , test validity , developmental psychology , psychometrics , paleontology , statistics , mathematics , neuroscience , artificial intelligence , computer science , biology
Individuals vary in how they perceive cognitive ability tests; thus, it is useful for organizations to consider how individual differences influence applicant perceptions of selection tools. The present study examined the influence of implicit theories of ability and locus of control on perceptions of face validity and predictive validity for two cognitive ability tests. Relationships between perceptions and test experience, job‐relevant experience, and job familiarity were also examined. Interactions between implicit theories and self‐assessed performance in predicting perceptions were found, although not of the form hypothesized. Furthermore, job familiarity and prior success in selection contexts were related to perceptions. Finally, sample type interacted with test type to influence perceptions. Implications for selection system design and research on applicant perceptions are discussed.