In an Interview, It Is Usually Possible to Separate True

question 16

True/False

In an interview, it is usually possible to separate true ability in a job candidate from the ability to simply "talk a good job."

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Definitions:

Perceptual Defence

A psychological concept where an individual subconsciously resists recognizing or accepting information that conflicts with their personal beliefs or expectations.

Implicit Personality Theory

The assumptions or biases that people naturally make about the characteristics and traits of others based on limited observations.

Primacy

The principle that items or information presented first in a list or sequence are more likely to be remembered or given importance.

Recency Effect

The tendency for a perceiver to rely on recent cues or last impressions.