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:

Savant Syndrome

A rare condition where an individual with significant mental disabilities demonstrates profound capacities or abilities in a specific area, such as memory, music, art, or calculation.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the blood.

Hydrocephaly

A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Contradictory Evidence

Information or data that directly opposes or conflicts with a hypothesis or widely held belief.