Most Private Employers Cannot Legally Require Applicants or Employees to Take

question 86

True/False

Most private employers cannot legally require applicants or employees to take a polygraph test, except in special circumstances.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

A phenomenon where awareness of stereotypes about one's identity group leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Stereotype Content Model

A theory suggesting that stereotypes are based on the perceived warmth and competence of social groups, determining their societal status and emotional responses from others.

Competence; Status

Refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that an individual possesses, which contribute to their social status and how others perceive them.

Ambivalent Racism

A theory suggesting that people can have conflicting, simultaneous racist and egalitarian attitudes, leading to ambivalent feelings and behaviors toward racial outgroups.