Which Statement Concerning Affirmative Action (AA) Programs Is FALSE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning affirmative action (AA) programs is FALSE?

• A) AA programs are non-controversial programs.
• B) AA programs may be required of organisations to demonstrate that they are correcting previous patterns of discriminatory activity.
• C) AA programs can raise the issue of positive discrimination for members of majority populations.
• D) AA programs are criticised for focusing on group membership instead of individual performance in employment decisions.
• E) AA programs are intended to ensure that women and other minorities are represented in the workforce in proportion to their actual availability in the relevant labour market.

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Definitions:

Functional Play

Functional play involves simple, repetitive activities typical in children, such as rolling a ball or stacking blocks, serving as the foundation for more complex forms of play and learning.

Piaget's First Type

refers to the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

Repetitive Motor Activity

The repeated performance of movements or actions, often as part of the development of motor skills in children.

Regression

A defense mechanism where an individual reverts to earlier stages of psychological development in response to stress or conflict.