Interviewers Are Disposed to Judge Job Applicants More Favorably When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Interviewers are disposed to judge job applicants more favorably when informed that the applicants

• A) are applying for their very first career position.
• B) have been prescreened by other company personnel.
• C) are nervous and worried about making a good impression.
• D) have a strong desire to work hard if paid well.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A behavior tuning process in which the amplification or suppression of actions is mediated by reinforcements or retributions.

360-Degree Feedback

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The aspect of leadership that focuses on accomplishing goals and managing the tasks and objectives of a team or organization.

Human Factors Psychology

A field of psychology that examines how people interact with products, systems, and environments to improve safety, performance, and satisfaction.