With Regard to the Situation in # 18, Above, Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

With regard to the situation in # 18, above, which of the following practices would you recommend to help avoid discrimination, and what is the basis for your recommendation?

• A) change the weight given to the evaluation of candidates to rely more heavily on technical skills than on the interview, because this would make the assessment more objective
• B) do not allow the interviewers to change their scores developed during the interview, as this will remove score manipulation
• C) continue to weight the answers to those questions which are more important, because this is necessary to acquiring compatible workers, and does not discriminate
• D) all of these would help avoid discrimination
• E) only a and b would help avoid discrimination

Understand the principles of operant learning, including reinforcement and punishment.

Distinguish between different schedules of partial reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Apply the concepts of learning theory to critique and suggest improvements for real-world systems such as the prison system.

Identify and explain the concept of learning sets and their importance in problem-solving.

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Definitions:

Listening

The active process of receiving, decoding, and interpreting spoken messages.

Remember

The cognitive process of recalling information or experiences previously learned or encountered.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively hearing the message, involving feedback and engagement.

Receptive Mind-Set

An attitude or approach characterized by being open and willing to consider or accept new ideas and information.