Question ID:PT37 S2 Q8 Passage:Conscientiousness is high on most firms' list of traits they want in employees. Yet a recent study found that laid-off conscientious individuals are less likely to find jobs within five months than are their peers who shirked their workplace responsibilities. Stem:Each of the following, if true, helps to resolve the apparent paradox above EXCEPT: Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:People who shirk their workplace responsibilities are less likely to keep the jobs they have, so there are more of them looking for jobs. Choice B:Conscientious people tend to have a greater than average concern with finding the job most suited to their interests and abilities. Choice C:Resentment about having been laid off in spite of their conscientiousness leads some people to perform poorly in interviews. Choice D:People who are inclined to shirk their workplace responsibilities are more likely to exaggerate their credentials, leading prospective employers to believe them to be highly qualified. Choice E:Finding a job is less urgent for the conscientious, because they tend to have larger savings.