In the Context of Employee Selection, Which of the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the context of employee selection, which of the following statements is true of interviews?

• A) They often say little about whether a candidate will perform on the job.
• B) The main categories of interviews include skills testing, personality testing, drug testing, and physical exams.
• C) They must measure skills and aptitudes that relate directly to the job itself.
• D) Too many managers use interviews to focus on the needs of the position rather than as get-to-know-you sessions.

Recognize the distinction between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in genetic studies.

Grasp the historical and scientific context of eugenics.

Appreciate the role of genetics in shaping personality traits and psychological conditions.

Identify the genetic basis of specific behavioral and psychological traits.

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Definitions:

Problem-solving Approach

A methodical process for finding solutions to challenges or issues by identifying the problem, analyzing information, and implementing strategies.

Audience Resistant

Refers to listeners or readers who are skeptical of, or opposed to, the message being communicated.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that employs a more roundabout or subtle way of making a point, rather than stating it outright.

Analyzing Audience

The process of understanding the characteristics, needs, and expectations of the audience to whom a message is directed.