Some distortion in the psychological contract occurs during pre-employment socialisation because job applicants are reluctant to ask questions that may convey a negative impression of them to employers.

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This statement is true. Job applicants may avoid asking questions during pre-employment socialisation because they want to make a good impression on the employer and fear that asking certain questions may reflect negatively on them. This can lead to a distortion in their understanding of the psychological contract, or the unwritten expectations and obligations between the employee and employer.

Some Distortion in the Psychological Contract Occurs During Pre-Employment Socialisation