Which of the Following Is NOT True of Discrimination Based

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of discrimination based on weight and appearance?

• A)No federal employment laws protect workers from weight and appearance discrimination.
• B)Over half of the states have laws protecting employees from weight and appearance discrimination.
• C)Workers who are overweight are paid less than average size-workers.
• D)Obese workers may be perceived as less intelligent and may have less influence in the workplace.
• E)Piercings and tattoos may be protected by Title VII if they are for religious reasons.

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization

The process of releasing individuals from institutional care (like psychiatric hospitals) to community-based treatment settings.

Follow-up Care

Ongoing health care given to a patient following the initial treatment of a condition, to monitor recovery and prevent recurrence.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often sharing a sense of belonging and mutual support.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment that involves applying brief electrical pulses to the brain to induce controlled seizures, primarily used to treat severe depression and other mental health disorders.