Which approach to collecting and combining applicant information involves the decision maker forming an overall impression of the applicant based on gut feelings or implicit theories rather than explicit, objective criteria?
A) the pure judgment approach
B) the trait rating approach
C) the profile interpretation
D) the judgmental composite

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The pure judgment approach involves relying on subjective impressions and implicit theories rather than explicit criteria. This approach is based on gut feelings and is not as objective as other approaches, such as the trait rating approach or the judgmental composite. Therefore, A) is the correct answer.

Which Approach to Collecting and Combining Applicant Information Involves the Decision