An interesting topic. Please consider attending live or webinar (webinar typically starts at noon).

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Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 12:52 PM
To: Sharon Glazer <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Event on 02/11/2015, February 2015 Luncheon/Webcast: Dr. Paul J. Hanges

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We are pleased to invite you to next month's PTCMW event, February 2015 Luncheon/Webcast: Dr. Paul J. Hanges. Sign up online to attend in person or via webcast. Details for the event are below and posted online along with registration: http://www.ptcmw.org/event-1851280<http://www.ptcmw.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=enNnwyFUdX0WBQ4jXFiGvzOTXFgMI9w6K4vX1VjVGJz1TavEWeU9eTeAy0mqzTh4TChZLiE9mf8pUmSJVojJX7iNztYlX8twTVkVPdfddaI%3d>

Date: 02/11/2015 11:30 AM EST
Title: Adverse Impact and the Micro-Behaviors of Test Respondents: Pupillometry and the Search for Culture Fair Tests

Presenter: Dr. Paul J. Hanges, University of Maryland
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Location:
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Abstract:Past efforts to understand the cause of adverse impact have examined average subgroup differences on either total test scores or on the probability of correctly answering individual test items. In contrast to prior work, we are measuring the micro-behaviors of test takers as they determine how to respond to test items. In particular, the micro-behaviors of interest include respondent attentional focus and mental effort exerted while answering classic cognitive ability test items. Preliminary results will be presented demonstrating how unobtrusive measures of these micro-behaviors can be obtained as well as initial findings regarding the strategies people use when Raven’s Progressive Matrices items. Research and practical implications of this work for developing valid cognitive ability tests that exhibit minimal adverse impact will be discussed.

Speaker Bio:Paul J. Hanges, Ph.D. is Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and currently the Associate Chair/Director of Graduate Studies for the University of Maryland’s Psychology Department. He is also an affiliate of the University of Maryland’s R. H. Smith School of Business and the Zicklin School of Business (Baruch College). He was on the board of directors of OBA Bank from 2011 until it sold in 2014. Originally from New York City, Paul received his Ph.D. from the University of Akron in 1987.

Paul has worked with both public and private organizations (e.g., Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Transportation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Personnel Board of Jefferson County, S. C. Johnson & Son) as well as various consulting firms (e.g., American Management Systems, Emerson Human Capital, Mercer, Inc.) and has been retained as an expert witness for several law firms. His work focuses on developing human resource practices (e.g., competence models, selection/promotion systems, training and development systems) and aligning organizational policies, practices, and procedures to produce desired organizational climate and improve organizational efficiency.


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