Cognitive ability and computer simulation

General Mental Ability (GMA) is the single strongest predictor of future work performance currently available. Tests of GMA used for selection purposes carry potential for adverse impact if used as a primary tool for employee selection; however, a factor of GMA known as Fluid Intelligence (Gf) should represent a more equitable assessment construct. Computer simulations appear to offer some beneficial attributes for selection purposes, but potential negative effects of GMA assessment may carry over to the new medium. In this study, I successfully used a computer simulated game to approximate two tests of Gf with a study of both pilot and in-person samples. Results indicated that a person's prior experience and skill with computer simulated games does not influence predictions of Gf using a simulated game.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Author dc:creator

• Buford, Charles C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• O'Leary, Brian J.
• Cunningham, Christopher J. L.; Biderman, Michael D.; Dumas, Joe
• College of Arts and Sciences

• Employee selection

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• https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en

Language dc:language

English, eng

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/126

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.utc.edu:theses-1125