Under the ______ Theory, It Is Not a Defense for an Employer

question 42

Multiple Choice

Under the ______ theory, it is not a defense for an employer to demonstrate that it did not intend to discriminate.

• A) Title VII
• B) disparate treatment.
• C) vicarious liability
• D) disparate impact

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Definitions:

Mental Associations

Mental associations are connections made between different ideas, feelings, or memories in the mind.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured, as opposed to thoughts or feelings that are internal.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as motivation, problem solving, decision-making, and thinking.

Psychodynamic Theory

Psychodynamic theory is an approach in psychology that emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes and childhood experiences on behavior.