The Hiring of Applicants Based on Criteria That Are Not

question 159

Multiple Choice

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

• A) affirmative action.
• B) equal employment opportunity.
• C) discrimination.
• D) reverse discrimination.
• E) employment-at-will.

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Definitions:

Perceived Provocation

The subjective interpretation or perception of an action or behavior as challenging, threatening, or insulting.

Positive Acknowledgement

The act of recognizing or affirming someone's efforts, achievements, or feelings in a supportive and validating manner.

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.

Physiological Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, involving increased heart rate, sweating, and energy levels, as a response to a stimulant or stressor.