Valerie Is Interviewing for a Job She Really Wants

question 56

Multiple Choice

Valerie is interviewing for a job she really wants. However, she also suffers from a high level of social anxiety. During the 30-minute interview, the interviewer twice pauses for several seconds before commenting on what Valerie has said. Based on research findings, how would we expect Valerie to respond to the silence?

• A) She enjoys the few moments in which there is no social interaction.
• B) She says something to keep the conversation going.
• C) She interprets the silence as a sign the interview is not going well.
• D) She uses the time to prepare what she wants to say next.

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