Question 1

"Liability" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the threshold level necessary to identify drug presence in a hair analysis 
B) the characteristic of urine samples that allows drugs to attach to cells at different speeds 
C) the genetic structure that allows some people to pass polygraph tests even when they are lying 
D) the autonomic arousal threshold that differs from individual to individual 
A) the threshold level necessary to identify drug presence in a hair analysis 
B) the characteristic of urine samples that allows drugs to attach to cells at different speeds 
C) the genetic structure that allows some people to pass polygraph tests even when they are lying 
D) the autonomic arousal threshold that differs from individual to individual D

Question 2

Only those applicants who possess a satisfactory level of WRCs necessary for the job should be given an integrity test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The major drawback of using the polygraph in employment is the frequency of false negatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All drug tests that assess urine are based upon the assumption that what enters the body through ingestion, injection, or inhalation, remains in the system for several weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An advantage of integrity tests is that applicants are unable to fake their responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief does not show inner-thief loyalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief seldom thinks about theft-related activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

From an employer's perspective, individuals identified as false negatives resulting from the administration of a polygraph (lie detector) test are more costly than individuals identified as false positives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why was the use of polygraph (lie detector tests) in employment severely restricted by federal legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) too many people were being identified as false negatives 
B) the base rate of lying in the population is high 
C) too many people were being identified as false positives 
D) it was shown to have adverse impact 
A) too many people were being identified as false negatives 
B) the base rate of lying in the population is high 
C) too many people were being identified as false positives 
D) it was shown to have adverse impact

Question 10

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief attributes more theft to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is more appropriate to think of integrity tests as measuring counterproductive work behaviors rather than just predictors of theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a paper-and-pencil integrity test that does not directly ask about theft behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) a overt-purpose integrity test 
B) a clear-outcome integrity test 
C) a general-outcome integrity test 
D) a personality-based integrity test 
A) a overt-purpose integrity test 
B) a clear-outcome integrity test 
C) a general-outcome integrity test 
D) a personality-based integrity test

Question 13

What does a "false positive" refer to in a polygraph test?

Accepted Answer

A) the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying 
B) the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying 
C) an individual who cannot lie effectively 
D) an individual who is not sure if they are lying 
A) the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying 
B) the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying 
C) an individual who cannot lie effectively 
D) an individual who is not sure if they are lying

Question 14

What does a "false negative" refer to in a polygraph test?

Accepted Answer

A) the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying 
B) the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying 
C) an individual who cannot lie effectively 
D) an individual who is not sure if they are lying 
A) the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying 
B) the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying 
C) an individual who cannot lie effectively 
D) an individual who is not sure if they are lying

Question 15

Drug testing is an adequate substitute for more expensive programs, such as drug education, counseling, and assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most selection tests have the same social implications as integrity tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evidence indicates that integrity tests are valid predictors of general counterproductive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Unless a polygraph test has perfect validity, a large number of false positive identifications can occur when the device is used to test for a behavior that has a low incidence in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When the examinee is lying during a polygraph (lie detector) examination, the polygraph examiner is looking for autonomic disturbances associated with answers to which type of questions?

Accepted Answer

A) indirect questions about specific incidents 
B) emotional control questions 
C) irrelevant, non-emotional questions 
D) questions specifically about the behavior of interest 
A) indirect questions about specific incidents 
B) emotional control questions 
C) irrelevant, non-emotional questions 
D) questions specifically about the behavior of interest

Question 20

Current employees can be given a polygraph (lie detector) test in conjunction with a workplace theft investigation if the employer has a "reasonable suspicion" that the employee was involved in the incident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Liability" refers to:

Only those applicants who possess a satisfactory level of WRCs necessary for the job should be given an integrity test.

The major drawback of using the polygraph in employment is the frequency of false negatives.

All drug tests that assess urine are based upon the assumption that what enters the body through ingestion, injection, or inhalation, remains in the system for several weeks.

An advantage of integrity tests is that applicants are unable to fake their responses.

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief does not show inner-thief loyalty.

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief seldom thinks about theft-related activities.

From an employer's perspective, individuals identified as false negatives resulting from the administration of a polygraph (lie detector) test are more costly than individuals identified as false positives.

Why was the use of polygraph (lie detector tests) in employment severely restricted by federal legislation?

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief attributes more theft to others.

It is more appropriate to think of integrity tests as measuring counterproductive work behaviors rather than just predictors of theft.

Which of the following is a paper-and-pencil integrity test that does not directly ask about theft behaviors?

What does a "false positive" refer to in a polygraph test?

What does a "false negative" refer to in a polygraph test?

Drug testing is an adequate substitute for more expensive programs, such as drug education, counseling, and assistance.

Most selection tests have the same social implications as integrity tests.

Evidence indicates that integrity tests are valid predictors of general counterproductive behaviors.

Unless a polygraph test has perfect validity, a large number of false positive identifications can occur when the device is used to test for a behavior that has a low incidence in the general population.

When the examinee is lying during a polygraph (lie detector) examination, the polygraph examiner is looking for autonomic disturbances associated with answers to which type of questions?

Current employees can be given a polygraph (lie detector) test in conjunction with a workplace theft investigation if the employer has a "reasonable suspicion" that the employee was involved in the incident.

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Filters

Exam 14: Testing for Counterproductive Work Behaviors

"Liability" refers to:

Only those applicants who possess a satisfactory level of WRCs necessary for the job should be given an integrity test.

The major drawback of using the polygraph in employment is the frequency of false negatives.

All drug tests that assess urine are based upon the assumption that what enters the body through ingestion, injection, or inhalation, remains in the system for several weeks.

An advantage of integrity tests is that applicants are unable to fake their responses.

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief does not show inner-thief loyalty.

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief seldom thinks about theft-related activities.

From an employer's perspective, individuals identified as false negatives resulting from the administration of a polygraph (lie detector) test are more costly than individuals identified as false positives.

Why was the use of polygraph (lie detector tests) in employment severely restricted by federal legislation?

Research has shown that the "typical" employee-thief attributes more theft to others.

It is more appropriate to think of integrity tests as measuring counterproductive work behaviors rather than just predictors of theft.

Which of the following is a paper-and-pencil integrity test that does not directly ask about theft behaviors?

What does a "false positive" refer to in a polygraph test?

What does a "false negative" refer to in a polygraph test?

Drug testing is an adequate substitute for more expensive programs, such as drug education, counseling, and assistance.

Most selection tests have the same social implications as integrity tests.

Evidence indicates that integrity tests are valid predictors of general counterproductive behaviors.

Unless a polygraph test has perfect validity, a large number of false positive identifications can occur when the device is used to test for a behavior that has a low incidence in the general population.

When the examinee is lying during a polygraph (lie detector) examination, the polygraph examiner is looking for autonomic disturbances associated with answers to which type of questions?

Current employees can be given a polygraph (lie detector) test in conjunction with a workplace theft investigation if the employer has a "reasonable suspicion" that the employee was involved in the incident.

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Filters