Which of the Following Is NOT True About Research into Microskills

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about research into microskills?

• A) The skills have been shown to be teachable and show construct validity.
• B) Practice with the skills to competence levels appears to be especially important in developing competence.
• C) People can learn to use the skills, but their impact on clients is minimal.
• D) Different counseling theories have different patterns of microskill usage.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Skills

The skills used by a person to interact effectively with others, crucial for communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

Error of Central Tendency

A bias in evaluation or assessment where all individuals are rated near the average or middle of the scale, ignoring variation in performance.

Performance-rating Error

Mistakes or biases that occur when evaluating an employee's performance, potentially leading to inaccurate assessments.

Trait Evaluation Approaches

Methods used in psychology and human resource management to assess individuals' characteristics and predict their behavior or performance.