The Use of Polygraph Tests to Screen Applicants

question 116

Multiple Choice

The use of polygraph tests to screen applicants

• A)is a recommended procedure for all potential employees.
• B)should be used only in high-security employment areas.
• C)is prohibited by federal law for most private employers.
• D)is prohibited by executive order for government contractors only.

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Definitions:

Physical Neglect

The failure to provide necessary care, such as food, clothing, shelter, or medical attention, resulting in harm or risk of harm.

DSM-5 Criteria

Diagnostic standards and criteria for mental disorders used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and a hypersensitivity to rejection.

Detachment

The emotional state of being aloof or uninvolved with other people or with one's own emotions.