The Halo Effect Related to Selection Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The halo effect related to selection is

• A)a negative initial impression that distorts an interviewer's rating.
• B)a positive initial impression that distorts an interviewer's rating.
• C)a negative impression made at the end of the interview that will distort an interviewer's rating.
• D)a positive impression made at the end of the interview that will distort an interviewer's rating.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response which is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, through reinforcement or punishment.

CR and US

denote Conditioned Response and Unconditioned Stimulus respectively; terms used in classical conditioning to describe learned responses and natural triggers.

Training

The process of teaching or learning specific skills or behaviors, often aimed at improving performance in professional or physical activities.