Affirmative Action Refers to a Policy That Does Which of the Following

question 70

Multiple Choice

Affirmative action refers to a policy that does which of the following?

• A) hires minorities without regard to their skills
• B) gives special consideration to minorities in their selection for employment and education
• C) promotes minorities in areas of previous discrimination without the use of quotas
• D) relies exclusively on racial and ethnic quotas to accomplish its goals

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational influences when explaining others' behavior.

Self-Perception Theory

The hypothesis that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the actions of others, including their rewards and consequences, which can guide an individual's behaviors and decisions.