The Type of Discrimination Case in Which an Employment Decision

question 21

Multiple Choice

The type of discrimination case in which an employment decision is based partially on a "legitimate" motive and partially on a discriminatory one is known as a(n) :

• A) prima facie case.
• B) adverse impact case.
• C) mixed-motive case.
• D) disparate impact case.

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Definitions:

Sexist

Discriminating against people based on their sex, often holding stereotypes or prejudices towards a particular gender.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The idea that people have such distaste for perceiving inconsistencies in their beliefs, attitudes, and behavior that they will bias their own attitudes and beliefs to try to deny inconsistencies.

Attributional Ambiguity

A phenomenon whereby members of stigmatized groups often can be uncertain whether negative experiences are based on their own actions and abilities or are the result of prejudice.

Discrimination

Unequal treatment or prejudice against individuals on the basis of their membership in a particular group, negatively affecting their opportunities and well-being.