A perennial problem of teacher education programs is to select the highest-quality candidates and to deny admission to those unsuited to work in schools. One suggested method is to ask applicants a series of questions about their experiences with siblings,how they deal with stress,their attitude toward procrastination,and ways that they like to have fun. What is the term for what this method gathers?
A)background data
B)validation material
C)work situation assessments
D)biodata

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A perennial problem of teacher education programs is to select the highest-quality candidates and to deny admission to those unsuited to work in schools. One suggested method is to ask applicants a series of questions about their experiences with siblings,how they deal with stress,their attitude toward procrastination,and ways that they like to have fun. What is the term for what this method gathers?
A)background data  
B)validation material  
C)work situation assessments  
D)biodata

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The method described in the question asks applicants a series of questions about their personal experiences and traits, which is known as biodata. Biodata is a type of selection tool used to gather information about an applicant's personal background, experiences, and behaviors to predict future job performance. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this selection method.

A Perennial Problem of Teacher Education Programs Is to Select