Which of the Following Is True About How Information Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about how information is processed by the interviewer?

• A)Negative information is given a relatively larger weight than positive information.
• B)Performance during the interview has little effect on interviewer evaluations.
• C)Pre-interview expectations of the interviewer about the applicant have no effect on the evaluations made of the applicant at the completion of the interview.
• D)Interviewers cannot usually specify why a rejected applicant would not likely be a good employee, but can explain why an accepted applicant would be satisfactory.

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Definitions:

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled tests or investigations conducted in a lab setting where variables are closely controlled to explore scientific processes or effects.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a research study can demonstrate that a causal relationship exists between the independent and dependent variables, free from confounding variables.

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.