Which Term Refers to Validations from Those Who Know the Applicant

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to validations from those who know the applicant that provide additional insight into the information furnished by the applicant?

• A) background tests
• B) employer referrals
• C) polygraph tests
• D) reference checks

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Definitions:

Response Maintenance

A type of generalization that occurs when a behavior is performed following the withdrawal of an intervention. It is measured in terms of the strength or durability of learned behaviors once the initial contingencies are removed.

Generalization

The process in which behaviors learned in one context transfer to other contexts that are perceived as similar, extending the reach of learned responses beyond the original settings.

Social Validation

The process of seeking or obtaining approval or affirmation from others in one's social environment.

Social Reciprocity

The mutual exchange of social behavior, such as cooperation or communication, between individuals or groups.