What Is the Basis for Hiring Decisions Made Under the Civil

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the basis for hiring decisions made under the civil service system?

• A) Patriotism
• B) Political beliefs
• C) Merit
• D) Need
• E) Patronage

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Definitions:

Striving for Superiority

the human desire to achieve personal improvement and ascendancy as theorized by Alfred Adler in individual psychology.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, affecting an individual's day-to-day functioning.

Sexual Fantasies

Imaginary sexual thoughts or desires that can influence arousal but do not necessarily involve intent to engage in sexual activity.

Psychological Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may cause distress or interfere with a person's ability to function.