According to management consultant Dan Burns, which of the following takes place during the opening formalities stage of an interview?

A) Interviewees are asked to demonstrate skills related to logical thinking and creativity.
B) Interviewees are made to answer standard interview questions and behavioral questions.
C) Interviewers sometimes deliberately create anxiety-producing situations in order to assess an applicant's ability to perform under stress.
D) Interviewers typically decide in the first 60 seconds whether a candidate will be moved to the top of the list or dropped from consideration.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  During the opening formalities stage of an interview, interviewers typically decide in the first 60 seconds whether a candidate will be moved to the top of the list or dropped from consideration. This decision is based on the candidate's overall impression, appearance, and communication skills. The other options mentioned, such as asking for skill demonstrations, answering standard interview questions, and creating anxiety-producing situations, usually happen in later stages of the interview process.

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