When It Has No Bearing on Job Performance and Is

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Essay

When it has no bearing on job performance and is not a legitimate criterion for ethical decision making, it is unethical to ask questions about certain kinds of information. What are three of the criteria it would be discriminatory to base a hiring decision upon in the United States?

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Definitions:

Stress-Moderating Hormone

Hormones that play a role in the body's response to stress, helping to regulate or moderate the stress response.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland, often associated with social bonding, sexual reproduction, and childbirth.

Pair-Bonding

A behavior observed in some species, including humans, where two individuals form a long-term relationship characterized by mutual affiliation and support.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.