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MODULE I: AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Some Background

Differential Psychology, Psychometrics, and I-O Psychology

Varieties of Individual Differences

MODULE II: MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES

A Taxonomy of Abilities

Cognitive Abilities
Intelligence as "g"

Is "g" Important at Work?

Can Your Level of "g" Change?

Cognitive Abilities Beyond "g"

Physical, Sensory, and Psychomotor Abilities
Physical Abilities
Fairness of physical ability tests
Sensory Abilities Psychomotor Abilities
Case Study 3.1: What do a Major League Baseball Team and a Railroad have in common? Confusion about Reaction Time.

Case Study 3.2: A Level Playing Field

MODULE III: PERSONALITY AND INTERESTS

Personality

The Five Factor Model
Implications of the Five Factor Model
Practical Issues Associated with Personality Measures Faking
Vocational Interests

MODULE IV: ADDITIONAL PROPOSED INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Skills

Knowledge

Experience

Competencies

Emotional Intelligence

Identifying Individual Differences: Sinking Shafts








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