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:

Errors

Mistakes or inaccuracies in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, or insufficient knowledge.

Working Memory

A brain function of limited capability designed to hold information in the short term for later processing.

Chunks

In cognitive psychology, chunks refer to the units of information organized and grouped together for easier understanding and recall.

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory in which information is stored for an extended period, potentially as long as a lifetime.