A protective factor is __________.
A. an influence that decreases the likelihood of negative outcomes among those with some risk
B. an influence that modifies a person's response to genetic problems
C. a distal causal factor for a mental disorder
D. a biological makeup that makes people more resistant to stress
Answer: A
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According to Albert Bandura and Social Cognitive Theory, personality is acquired by exposure to effective ______ .
A) reinforcers. B) positive encouragements. C) models. D) behaviors.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of personality-based selection tests for hiring?
a. Some personality traits can be useful predictors of performance at various jobs. b. Personality traits can be useful predictors of which candidates will do poorly at a job, but do not predict which candidates are likely to succeed. c. Conscientiousness is the only personality trait that correlates with performance across a wide range of jobs. d. Personality-based selection tests are not a useful tool for predicting job performance.