Of the Following Statements Concerning Several Selection Devices, Which One

question 129

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements concerning several selection devices, which one is accurate?

• A)Assessment centres are typically used for hiring front-line supervisors.
• B)Interviews are very popular but worthless.
• C)Applicant data verification is valuable for all jobs.
• D)Reference checks are generally of low value.
• E)Traditional tests are reasonably effective for non-routine jobs.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modified

A therapeutic approach aimed at changing negative behaviors through various techniques such as reinforcement or punishment.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus, often discussed in the context of classical conditioning.

Specific Stimulus

A particular environmental event or condition that elicits a response from an organism.

Successive Approximation

A process in behaviorism where behaviors are broken down into smaller steps and reinforced until the desired behavior is achieved.