Presentation Title
The Role of Primacy and Recency Effects and Need for Cognition in a Simulated Structured Interview
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
College
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Major
Psychology
Location
Event Center B
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Janet Kottke
Start Date
2-27-2013 10:10 AM
End Date
2-27-2013 6:00 PM
Abstract
Different biases occur in structured interviews. We will be examining two important biases: primary and recency effects. Both of which can influence an interviewer’s response based on when information is presented. We will examine difference in ratings of a fictitious applicant due to order of question/answer placement. Also, participant’s level of need for cognition will be measured as a moderating variable for primacy and recency effects.
The Role of Primacy and Recency Effects and Need for Cognition in a Simulated Structured Interview
Event Center B
Different biases occur in structured interviews. We will be examining two important biases: primary and recency effects. Both of which can influence an interviewer’s response based on when information is presented. We will examine difference in ratings of a fictitious applicant due to order of question/answer placement. Also, participant’s level of need for cognition will be measured as a moderating variable for primacy and recency effects.
