Refusing to Hire or Promote a Person in a Minority

question 48

Multiple Choice

Refusing to hire or promote a person in a minority group for reasons other than their qualifications refers to

• A) affirmative action.
• B) prejudice.
• C) discrimination.
• D) intellectual freedom.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

The tendency to let an overall impression of a person, brand, or product positively influence one's thoughts and feelings about their specific traits.

Underweight Information

Information that is given less significance or consideration than is warranted by its importance or relevance.

Guided Interview

A method of data collection in research or hiring processes where the interviewer follows a set list of questions but is free to explore topics that arise during the conversation.

Contrast Effect

A cognitive bias in which the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with other similar entities that differ in some aspects.