If Primacy Is Operating Within a Selection Interview, the Job

question 142

Multiple Choice

If primacy is operating within a selection interview, the job candidate would be well advised to

• A)get an early appointment to see the interviewer.
• B)see the interviewer early in the morning.
• C)be sure her good qualities come out early in the interview.
• D)engage the interviewer in small talk before getting down to business.
• E)ask for a different interviewer.

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Definitions:

Bandura

Refers to Albert Bandura, a psychologist known for his work on social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Unconscious Cognitive Processes

Mental operations beyond conscious awareness that influence perceptions, judgments, and actions without one’s realization.

Rational

Pertaining to reasoning or logical thinking; often involves making decisions based on reason rather than emotions.

Emotional

Pertains to feelings, moods, or affective states that are experienced by individuals, influencing behavior, thought processes, and well-being.