What Was One Response to the Success of Affirmative Action

question 5

Multiple Choice

What was one response to the success of affirmative action programs in giving women and people of color access to education and employment?

• A) Women quickly outnumbered men in admission to traditionally male fields, such as engineering.
• B) The Supreme Court heard cases that led to rulings strongly supporting the continuation of affirmative action.
• C) Opponents labeled affirmative action "reverse discrimination" and began to dismantle the system.
• D) White women and people of color renewed a century of mutual resentment and jealousy.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Approach

A focus on observable behaviors and ways to improve them through conditioning and reinforcement.

Leader's Style

The characteristic manner in which a leader guides, influences, or directs a group, including approaches such as authoritative, democratic, or laissez-faire.

Task Behavior

The extent to which leaders are likely to organize and define the roles of their followers, aiming to establish clear paths to goal achievement.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another and remain loyal to the group.