Adverse Impact Is Determined Through Application of ________

question 66

Multiple Choice

Adverse impact is determined through application of ________.

• A) affirmative action programs
• B) the four-fifths rule
• C) previous court decisions
• D) EO 11246.

Understand the components and phases of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) as a reaction to stress.

Understand the concept and application of correlation in psychological research, including its direction and strength.

Identify and explain the importance of random assignment and its role in establishing causal relationships in experiments.

Distinguish between different types of research methods (e.g., experimental, correlational, and observational) and their applicabilities.

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Definitions:

Discrete Emotional State

A specific, identifiable emotional condition experienced by an individual, distinguished from other emotions by clear boundaries.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotional states or reactions, often universally recognized emotions such as happiness, anger, or surprise.

Self-Awareness Theory

The theory that aspects of the self—one’s attitudes, values, and goals—will be most likely to influence behavior when attention is focused on the self.

Negative Self-Related Discrepancy

The difference between one’s self-perception and an ideal or desired self, often leading to negative emotions or self-evaluation.