A Negative Reference by an Employer About Current or Former

question 26

True/False

A negative reference by an employer about current or former employees can give rise to lawsuits including those for invasion of privacy, defamation, and negligent misrepresentation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

The mental skills that involve the ability to learn, understand, reason, and solve problems.

Irene Pepperberg

A scientist known for her extensive work in animal cognition, particularly her research with a Grey Parrot named Alex, which demonstrated the ability of birds to understand complex concepts like language and recognition.

Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg, suggesting that human intelligence comprises analytical, creative, and practical dimensions.

Contextual Intelligence

The ability to understand the limits of our knowledge and adapt that knowledge to an environment different from the one in which it was developed.