Perhaps the Most Widely Used Selection Technique Is the

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Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most widely used selection technique is the

• A) employment test.
• B) interview.
• C) assessment center.
• D) employment application.
• E) reference check.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Schedule

In operant conditioning, the rule that describes how often and under what conditions a behavior is reinforced.

Vicarious Punishment

Learning process in which an individual observes another being punished and thus learns to inhibit the behavior that led to the punishment.

Fixed Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.