Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Violation of Title

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? An employer refuses to hire an applicant for a job because the person is:

• A) Hispanic.
• B) a woman.
• C) sixty-four years old.
• D) a Mormon.

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Definitions:

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having malicious intent, even in ambiguous situations.

Potency Bias

A cognitive bias that affects how people perceive the power or influence of others, often overstating the strength of those in leadership or authority positions.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Underlying Defense Mechanism

A subconscious psychological strategy employed to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.