In the Harris V

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the Harris v. Forklift Systems case, what did the Supreme Court state while reversing the lower courts' decision against Harris' claim of hostile environment because the boss's behavior did not seriously affect her psychological well-being?

• A) That hostile behaviors need not cause the victim psychological harm.
• B) That the employer's hostile behavior did cause the victim psychological harm.
• C) That the employer's hostile behavior could have caused the victim psychological harm.
• D) That a reasonable person would perceive the employer's behavior as hostile and abusive.

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