What Is the Primary Advantage of the Structured Interview

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the primary advantage of the structured interview?

• A) the amount of background information it reveals
• B) its ability to substitute for biodata
• C) all applicants are asked the same questions
• D) its low costs
• E) its validity

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Definitions:

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include motor immobility, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism, or peculiarities of movement.

Emotional Expression

The outward display or communication of emotions through facial expressions, body language, and voice.

Compulsive Actions

Repetitive behaviors performed according to certain rules or in a stereotyped fashion, often as a response to obsessive thoughts.

Catatonia

A psychiatric syndrome characterized by a lack of movement, activity, or expression, which can occur in severe mental health conditions.