Of Pups and Puzzles
A nation preparing for war must match people with jobs they can do well. This film shows how a Ph.D., a chimpanzee, and three dogs help design aptitude tests for men applying for work. The tests, developed by researchers using the ape and the dogs, help a psychometrician distinguish the physical dexterity, emotional stability, and problem solving abilities of three job applicants in order to match the men to the right role in the military buildup.
- 1941
- 0 Hrs 10 Mins
- Documentary, Other
A nation preparing for war must match people with jobs they can do well. This film shows how a Ph.D., a chimpanzee, and three dogs help design aptitude tests for men applying for work. The tests, developed by researchers using the ape and the dogs, help a psychometrician distinguish the physical dexterity, emotional stability, and problem solving abilities of three job applicants in order to match the men to the right role in the military buildup.