Which of the Following Describes the Result of a Research

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the result of a research study that examined the relationship between recruiters' evaluations of candidates based on Facebook profiles and candidates' subsequent performance on the job?

• A) Highly rated candidates became high-performing employees.
• B) Low-rated candidates were not offered jobs.
• C) No relationship was found between recruiter ratings and candidate job performance.
• D) Male applicants were favoured over female candidates.

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Definitions:

Distress

Negative stress that results from being exposed to stressors, leading to physical or psychological discomfort.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Negative Affectivity

A personality dimension that encompasses a wide range of feelings and behaviors typically viewed as negative, such as sadness, anger, and nervousness.

Psychoticism

A personality pattern typified by aggressiveness and interpersonal hostility.