Pymetrics Games MCQ Flashcards

What are Pymetrics games used to measure?

Answer: Cognitive and emotional traits

Pymetrics games are specifically designed to objectively measure a candidate's inherent cognitive and emotional traits. These include aspects like attention, memory, risk tolerance, decision-making, and problem-solving, providing insights into an individual's natural aptitudes and behavioral tendencies relevant to job performance.

Which game measures a potential candidate's planning skills?

Answer: Tower Game

The 'Tower Game' in Pymetrics is a classic cognitive task, similar to the Tower of Hanoi puzzle, specifically designed to measure a candidate's planning skills. It requires players to strategize and execute a sequence of moves to achieve a goal, thereby revealing their ability to think ahead and organize actions effectively.

What traits are assessed by the game?

Answer: Attention to detail, reaction time, and consistency

While Pymetrics games assess a wide range of traits, many of the individual games are specifically designed to measure fundamental cognitive abilities such as attention to detail, reaction time, and consistency in performance. These traits are crucial for various job roles and are often evaluated through tasks requiring quick responses and precise execution.

Which cognitive abilities are mainly tested in the Stop Game?

Answer: Impulse control, attention to detail, and reaction time

The 'Stop Game' (often a Go/No-Go task) in Pymetrics is specifically designed to assess a candidate's impulse control, attention to detail, and reaction time. Players must quickly respond to certain stimuli while inhibiting responses to others, thereby measuring their ability to focus and manage impulses under pressure.

How long do you have to complete the Pymetrics games?

Answer: 25 minutes

Candidates are typically given approximately 25 minutes to complete the entire suite of Pymetrics games. This timeframe allows for a comprehensive assessment of various cognitive and emotional traits without being excessively long, ensuring candidates can perform optimally without fatigue.

What is the purpose of the Faces Game?

Answer: To test your emotional intelligence

The 'Faces Game' in Pymetrics is specifically designed to assess a candidate's emotional intelligence. In this game, players are typically shown images of faces and asked to identify the emotions being expressed, thereby measuring their ability to recognize and understand social cues.

What is the objective of the 'Cards Game'?

Answer: To earn as much money as possible

The primary objective of the 'Cards Game' in Pymetrics is to earn as much money as possible by strategically drawing cards from different decks. This game assesses a candidate's risk tolerance, decision-making under uncertainty, and ability to learn from outcomes to maximize gains.