Selecting whether to place blocks in the correct baskets represents attention to which aspect of judgment?

• A. Standards
• B. Values
• C. Ethics
• D. Rules

Answer: (A)

Attention to standards in task performance is what this item evaluates. Placing blocks in the correct baskets shows the person is applying an established criterion for how the task should be done—testing accuracy and proper procedure. Standards refer to the expected level of performance or the agreed-upon way to complete a task. Values involve personal beliefs about what’s important, ethics covers moral principles, and rules are explicit directives. This scenario centers on meeting the standard for correct sorting, making standards the best fit for the judgment aspect being examined.