Which of the Following Evaluation Methods Focuses the Evaluator's Attention

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following evaluation methods focuses the evaluator's attention on those behaviors that are key to executing a job effectively?

• A) written essay
• B) graphic rating scale
• C) critical incident
• D) forced comparison
• E) behaviorally anchored rating scale

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Definitions:

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously, facilitating problem-solving and adaptation.

Analytical Reasoning

The process of evaluating information to solve problems through logical thinking and analytical skills.

B. F. Skinner

An influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and development of operant conditioning – a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened or increased by a consequence, such as a reward or a removal of an unpleasant stimulus.