The Use of Lie Detectors to Screen Job Applicants and Check

question 239

Multiple Choice

The use of lie detectors to screen job applicants and check the honesty of employees is questionable because

• A)it is a serious invasion of privacy.
• B)it cannot discriminate between different emotions, such as lying and anxiety.
• C)its accuracy is doubtful.
• D)all of these occur.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

Seeing bad events as all-encompassing.

Social Support

Fulfilling relationships with friends and family that provide both emotional and practical support.

Self-Reported Health

An individual's assessment or perception of their own health status, often used in health surveys and research.

Optimists

Individuals who generally believe that positive events are more likely to occur than negative ones in the future.