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?

Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information, such as their dress or nonverbal communication (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To describe common factors that can lead to inappropriate selection choices in interviews (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interviewers should take precautions to ensure their preconceptions don't overly influence their judgments (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

When the interviewer allows one positive trait to overshadow all other information about the candidate (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

When the interviewer judges the candidate unfavorably in all areas based on one negative trait (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

When the candidate gives responses that are socially acceptable rather than factual (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

When the interviewer places undue emphasis on nonverbal cues that are unrelated to job performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

When strong candidates appear even more qualified after interviewing weak candidates (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

When the interviewer picks candidates based on personal characteristics they share, rather than job-related criteria (C) Signup and view all the answers