Selection Interview Precautions Quiz
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What is an example of stereotyping in the interview process?

  • Asking different questions of candidates
  • Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information
  • Giving more credence to the fact that the candidate graduated from the interviewer's alma mater
  • Presuming that a woman would prefer a desk job over working outdoors (correct)

    • What is an example of inconsistency in questioning during an interview?

  • Presuming that a woman would prefer a desk job over working outdoors
  • Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information
  • Asking only Caucasian male candidates to describe their successes on previous jobs (correct)
  • Giving more credence to the fact that the candidate graduated from the interviewer's alma mater

    • What is an example of the first-impression error in interviewing?

  • Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information
  • Giving more credence to the fact that the candidate graduated from the interviewer's alma mater than to the applicant's knowledge, skills, or abilities (correct)
  • Presuming that a woman would prefer a desk job over working outdoors
  • Asking only Caucasian male candidates to describe their successes on previous jobs

    • What is an example of negative emphasis in the interview process?

    <p>Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information, such as their dress or nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the information provided in this text?

    <p>To describe common factors that can lead to inappropriate selection choices in interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main recommendation made in the text for interviewers?

    <p>Interviewers should take precautions to ensure their preconceptions don't overly influence their judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'halo effect' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When the interviewer allows one positive trait to overshadow all other information about the candidate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'horn effect' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When the interviewer judges the candidate unfavorably in all areas based on one negative trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'cultural noise' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When the candidate gives responses that are socially acceptable rather than factual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'nonverbal bias' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When the interviewer places undue emphasis on nonverbal cues that are unrelated to job performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'contrast effect' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When strong candidates appear even more qualified after interviewing weak candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'similar-to-me error' in the context of interviews?

    <p>When the interviewer picks candidates based on personal characteristics they share, rather than job-related criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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