An Employer Who Refuses to Hire an Applicant Based Solely

question 42

Multiple Choice

An employer who refuses to hire an applicant based solely on his old age is guilty of:

• A) racism.
• B) prejudice.
• C) discrimination.
• D) racism and prejudice.

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Definitions:

Participant Variable

Features or characteristics inherent to participants in a study that can affect the outcome of the research, such as age, gender, background, or personality traits.

Techniques

Methods or procedures used to accomplish a specific task or achieve a particular outcome, often within a professional or specialized field.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.