For which of the following situations is a content validity approach appropriate?
A)when job applicants are ranked (from high to low) on the basis of scores on a selection measure
B)when mental processes, psychological constructs, or personality traits are not directly observable but inferred from the selection device
C)when the content of the selection device resembles work behaviors and the setting and administration of the selection procedures resemble the work setting
D)when the selection procedure involves KSAs which an employee is expected to learn on the job

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Content validity is most appropriate when the selection device closely mirrors the actual tasks or skills required for the job, ensuring that the test is representative of job-related content.

For Which of the Following Situations Is a Content Validity