Contacting References, or People Who Know the Applicant, Is a Good

question 100

True/False

Contacting references, or people who know the applicant, is a good way to predict a candidate's success.

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Definitions:

Tend-And-Befriend Response

A behavioral reaction to stress involving nurturing activities and seeking social support as a coping strategy.

Type A Personality

A behavioral pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and aggression, associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

Telomeres

The protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, linked to aging and cell longevity.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information, essential for heredity and biological function.