Malcolm asked Leesa, "Tell me about a time you had trouble getting along with a coworker and how you dealt with the problem." This is an example of a(n) __________ question.
A)probing
B)behavioral
C)hypothetical
D)closed-ended

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The question is asking for a specific example of a past experience, which is characteristic of a behavioral question. It is not a hypothetical question because it is not asking what the candidate would do in a hypothetical situation. It is not a closed-ended question because it is not a yes or no question. While it could be considered a probing question, the more specific nature of the prompt makes it a behavioral question.

Malcolm Asked Leesa, "Tell Me About a Time You Had