Which of the Following Statements Best Defines Discrimination

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines discrimination

• A)the duty of an employer to put in place modifications to discriminatory employment practices
• B)any employment rule, practice, or policy that has a negative effect on employees
• C)the denial of opportunity to a person or class of people based on a group characteristic such as age, colour, race, religion, marital status, or mental or physical disability
• D)any unwelcome conduct or consequences that may detrimentally affect the work environment

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them, often resulting in public compliance but not necessarily private acceptance.

Verbal Harassment

Involves using words to belittle, demean, or assault someone, often creating an environment of fear or discomfort for the victim.

Conversion Theory

A psychological theory that suggests a minority group can influence the majority to adopt the minority's beliefs or behaviors under certain conditions.

Mutual Influence

The dynamic process in which individuals or entities affect each other's behaviors and attitudes due to their interactions or relationship.