Who Carries the Initial Burden of Proof When Demonstrating That

question 29

Multiple Choice

Who carries the initial burden of proof when demonstrating that a prima facie case of discrimination exists?

• A)The court
• B)The defendant
• C)The district attorney
• D)The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• E)The plaintiff

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Definitions:

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.

Reflexes

Involuntary responses or actions that are automatic and occur without conscious thought in reaction to specific stimuli.

Conservation Skills

The cognitive ability to understand that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, typically developing in early childhood.

Developmental Stage

Phases through which an individual progresses from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by distinct physical, psychological, and cognitive changes.