Objections Have Been Raised to the Use of the Polygraph

question 65

Multiple Choice

Objections have been raised to the use of the polygraph in personnel selection for all of the following reasons except:

• A) It is an invasion of the applicant's privacy
• B) Reliability and validity haven't been proven
• C) The cost to yield ratio is too low
• D) It's use can lead to self-incrimination

Comprehend the concept of self-schemas based on past experiences and their role in how we relate to others.

Understand the critique against theories of multiple selves and the concept of congruence within the self.

Recognize the importance of alignment between current and future selves and its effect on self-control and self-concept.

Discuss the key differences between ideal self and ought self, and their implications on personal behavior and emotional responses.

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Definitions:

Internal Validity

The degree to which the results of a study can be attributed to the interventions or variables being tested, rather than external factors.

Order Effects

The impact that the sequence of presenting stimuli or conditions can have on participant responses in an experimental design.

Systematic Bias

Describes a consistent, non-random distortion in data collection, analysis, or interpretation processes that can lead to inaccurate conclusions.

Internal Validity

Refers to the extent to which a study can demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between variables, excluding the influence of external factors.