Effective Interviewers Ignore Candidates' Nonverbal Clues ("Body Language") in Interviews

question 131

True/False

Effective interviewers ignore candidates' nonverbal clues ("body language") in interviews because they know that most candidates are so nervous that their nonverbal communication is meaningless.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Obsessive-compulsive-related Disorders

A group of psychiatric disorders characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, often causing significant distress and impairing daily functioning.

Clinically Significant Fear

An intense and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable and leads to significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Everyday Fear

Common fears that individuals experience during routine daily activities.