In Order to Avoid Liability for Negligent Hiring,the Primary Question

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to avoid liability for negligent hiring,the primary question an employer must consider is:

• A)whether the employer's own written hiring policies are adequate
• B)whether placing an unfit person in the particular job could be expected to result in harm
• C)whether there is evidence of a candidate's unfitness that could be found through a thorough personal interview with the applicant
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A concept in conditioning that involves stimuli which, though not naturally rewarding, become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcement

A term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus that satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A variable ratio schedule in reinforcement theory involves rewarding a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady response rate.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given at fixed intervals of time, provided the correct response is made.