Darlene Jespersen Used to Work in a Sports Bar

question 47

Multiple Choice

Darlene Jespersen used to work in a sports bar. Despite being nominated by her manager for a promotion for her outstanding performance, the nomination was rejected; and a male coworker was awarded the promotion. Subsequently, Darlene's manager informed her that she was not promoted because the post requires working extra hours, and the management considered that to be a difficult task for a female employee. This is an example of _____.

• A) disparate treatment
• B) adverse impact
• C) affirmative action
• D) minority domination

Comprehend the interaction between personality traits and environmental factors in determining behavior.

Understand the basic principles of personality theories.

Identify the role of situation and context in behavior.

Recognize the influence of genetic and environmental factors on personality traits.

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating one's own abilities, achievements, and situation by comparing oneself to others.

Rodney King

An African American man whose 1991 beating by Los Angeles police officers was captured on video, sparking widespread riots after the officers were acquitted.

Scapegoating

A psychological or social process of assigning blame to an individual or group for problems or failures, often to deflect responsibility from oneself.

Social Psychology Theory

A framework within social psychology that explores how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.