Individuals Who Are the Object of Prejudice and Discrimination

question 67

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are the object of prejudice and discrimination .

• A)should be encouraged to realize that some possible selves are more positive than others
• B)should be encouraged to place an increased emphasis on their racial or ethnic identity
• C)should be encouraged to reflect upon negative interracial experiences in order to prevent them in the future
• D)should be encouraged to avoid thinking about their racial or ethnic identity
• E)should not be encouraged to engage in collectivism

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Definitions:

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

A U.S. federal law that generally prevents employers from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment, with certain exceptions.

Employment-at-Will Doctrine

A legal doctrine that defines an employment relationship in which either party can break the relationship with no liability, provided there is no express contract for a definite term governing the employment relationship.

Polygraph Test

A lie detector test that measures physiological responses such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration to determine the truthfulness of an individual's answers.

Title VII

Refers to a provision in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bans discrimination in employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.