Why Is the Question "Why?" to Be Avoided in Interviews

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why is the question "Why?" to be avoided in interviews?

• A)It is too open-ended and is ineffective in gathering needed information.
• B)It demands that interviewees explain their behavior and may be perceived as judgmental.
• C)It encourages interviewees to launch long explanations rather than addressing real issues.
• D)People are generally not very good at analyzing "why" questions to explain specific behaviors.

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