Darlene Is in Charge of Hiring New Police Officers

question 23

Multiple Choice

Darlene is in charge of hiring new police officers. Which of the following is true ?

• A) It would be legal for her to use a polygraph during the hiring process.
• B) Her expectations about particular candidates will not influence her hiring decisions.
• C) A graphology assessment would yield useful information.
• D) If she has lots of experience at her job, then she will be biased to hire physically attractive applicants over unattractive ones.

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