Which of the Following Is Not a Recommended Interview Technique

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a recommended interview technique?

• A) Engage in friendly conversation with the respondent before beginning the interview.
• B) Establish safeguards against interviewer bias.
• C) Make sure the respondent understands the purpose of the interview.
• D) Indicate approval of the respondent's answers.
• E) Provide practice interviews for those who will be doing the interviewing.

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Definitions:

Bartlett's Research

Frederick Bartlett's studies focused on memory and cognition, demonstrating that memory is reconstructive and influenced by personal biases.

Construct Memories

The process of forming new memories by integrating sensory information with existing knowledge and concepts.

Memory Reconstruction

The process by which memories are not simply replayed but actively reconstructed or rebuilt, often influenced by current knowledge, feelings, and perceptions.

Original Memory

The initial, untouched memory of an event or information before it is potentially altered by various factors.