Jason Had Worked Very Hard to Accurately and Quickly Perform

question 8

Multiple Choice

Jason had worked very hard to accurately and quickly perform every task assigned to him. Still, his supervisor gave him a low rating. Research indicates that supervisors

• A)are the most accurate judge of an employee's performance.
• B)are not influenced by petty concerns such as their own job security.
• C)are known to be inaccurate raters.
• D)give lower performance ratings if they are conflicted about their own role.

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Definitions:

Polygraphs

Lie detector tests that measure physiological responses to determine truthfulness.

Overall Arousal Levels

A general state of alertness or activation of the nervous system, influencing cognitive processes and physical responses.

Reliability Indicators

Quantitative measures or markers used to assess the consistency and dependability of research findings or test results over time.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotional experiences arise from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal.