Which of the Following Statements Is Representative of What Might

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is representative of what might be asked in a behavioral interview?

• A)"Consider a time when you were faced with an angry client. What did you do to turn the situation around?"
• B)"We are concerned with employee pilferage. As a manager here, how would you go about discouraging this behavior?"
• C)"Employees in this division are frequently under a great deal of pressure. How do you think you would handle the stress of the position?"
• D)"What would you do if a subordinate threatened to sue the company for discrimination?"

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change undesirable behaviors through reinforcement strategies.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves treating family problems by focusing on family dynamics and relationships as a way to improve psychological health.

Fundamental Assumption

A basic principle or belief that is accepted without proof and is foundational for a theoretical framework or system.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a person's symptoms can improve after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic value, due to the belief in the treatment's efficacy.