Research has shown tests of cognitive ability to be ________ and tests of personality characteristics to be ________ predictors of job performance

Jay is writing an article for the school newspaper about student attendance

His main point is that during the final semester of one's senior year, a student is more likely to miss school. Data obtained from his principal indicate that, on any given day, 17% of the senior class is absent (compared to 12% of juniors, and 13% and 16% of sophomores and freshmen). His headline reads "Senioritis: A Real Phenomenon." He has engaged in use of the misleading tool of _____. Fill in the blank with correct word

Brock's thinking is illogical and confused. He experiences hallucinations and delusions, and

feels misunderstood and alienated. He is most likely to score high on the ______ scale of the MMPI. a. paranoia c. schizophrenia b. psychopathic-deviate d. psychasthenia