. Why is psychological testing important?
A. People often use test results to make important decisions.
B. Tests can quite accurately tell you things about yourself you did not know.
C. The federal government requires businesses to use them to hire employees.
D. Most psychiatrists and psychologists use them to diagnose mental illness.
Ans: A
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