The Halo Effect Is the Most Prevalent Type of Bias

question 50

True/False

The halo effect is the most prevalent type of bias.

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

A justified business necessity that allows discrimination in hiring if certain attributes are essential for performing a job.

Legal Direct Discrimination

Practices that explicitly treat an individual or group unfavorably because of protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability.

Canadian Human Rights Act

Federal legislation in Canada that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, age, and other grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Policies and practices that ensure all job applicants and employees have equal chances without discrimination.