The STAR method $($Situation$/$Task$/$Action$/$Result$)$ refers to a

a$.$ recommended format for responding to Tell me about yourself

b$.$ method used to evaluate the long$-$term and short$-$term goals of a job applicant

c$.$ consistent format to help a job applicant present a complete answer to open$-$ended behavioral questions

d$.$ method used to analyze how well a job applicant has performed in a stress situation