An Average Applicant Is Rated Highly Immediately After a Less

question 16

Multiple Choice

An average applicant is rated highly immediately after a less desirable applicant.This is an example of which of the following?

• A)Hawthorne effect
• B)Prior information effect
• C)Contrast effect
• D)Halo effect

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories that explain why people have different needs at different times and how these needs motivate behavior, such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Alderfer’s ERG theory, McClelland’s need theory, and Herzberg’s two-factor theory.

Process Theories

Theories that describe the cognitive processes through which needs are translated into behavior, such as equity theory, expectancy theory, and goal-setting theory.

Motivation

Motivation is the internal drive or external stimulus that prompts an individual to take action toward achieving a goal.

Practice Talks

Sessions or rehearsals where individuals present their work, speeches, or presentations in front of others to improve and refine their delivery.