Study reveals ‘dark motives’ behind brain teaser questions in job interviews
Monday, September 10, 2018 - 08:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A new Applied Psychology study asks why brain teaser questions are often used in employment interviews despite their known lack of validity and reliability. The authors provide evidence that these questions may be used because they give the interviewers power and speak to their ‘dark personality traits.’ The study notes that companies such as Xerox, […]