A Plaintiff Must Prove All of the Following in Order

question 18

Multiple Choice

A plaintiff must prove all of the following in order to establish that disparate treatment has occurred EXCEPT:

• A) That the employer made discriminatory remarks during the employment process.
• B) That the employer rejected them.
• C) That they are a member of a protected class.
• D) That they applied for the employment opportunity and were qualified.
• E) That someone else was selected or the company continued to search for applicants with the plaintiff's same qualifications.

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Definitions:

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, or aversion to, specific objects, activities, or situations.

Feared Situations

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Cognitive Theories

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Social Anxiety Disorder

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