Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Use

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of the use of criminal background checks in the selection process?

• A) It is likely to cause disparate impact directed at underrepresented groups.
• B) It leads to an increase in the number of status-blind employment decisions.
• C) It is merely an indicator of the past and not a predictor of the future.
• D) It reduces negative discrimination but increases positive discrimination.

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A form of memory that deals with remembering distinct events, conditions, and personal experiences over a prolonged period.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the ability to remember meanings, concepts, facts, and general knowledge about the world.

Craik And Lockhart

Refers to a theory of memory proposed by Fergus I. M. Craik and Robert S. Lockhart that suggests memory retention is determined by the depth of mental processing, with deeper levels of analysis leading to more enduring memory.

Rectangular

Having the shape or characteristics of a rectangle, which is a four-sided figure with opposing sides equal and right angles.