Isaac Is on an Interview for a Job for Which

question 104

Multiple Choice

Isaac is on an interview for a job for which he is well qualified. However, he is worried that some of the people may have negative schemas about his ethnicity and that they may shape his behavior on the interview with self-fulfilling prophecies. Of the people he meets with (listed below) , who is the least likely to use self-fulfilling prophecies?

• A) Tyler, who is paying close attention to Isaac, and wants to make an accurate judgment of him
• B) Lisa, who wants to make an accurate judgment, but can't stop thinking about her report due next week
• C) Jorge, who is paying close attention to the interview, but isn't very motivated to be accurate because he has no say in the hiring decision
• D) Jasmine, who is preoccupied with a toothache, but has the final say in whether Isaac gets the job

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Definitions:

Team Goal Orientation

The collective focus and direction of a team towards achieving specific objectives or outcomes.

Backing Up

The act of supporting or providing assistance and reinforcement, whether in physical, emotional, or conceptual contexts.

Task Motivation

The drive or willingness of individuals or teams to achieve specific tasks or objectives, often influenced by the perceived importance and rewards associated with the task.

Team Leadership

involves the ability to guide, inspire, and coordinate a group of people towards achieving a common goal.