The Rationale Justifying Policies That Prevented Women from Holding Political

question 15

Multiple Choice

The rationale justifying policies that prevented women from holding political office, filing lawsuits, and similar activities was known as ________.

• A) affirmative action
• B) segregation
• C) protectionism
• D) separate but equal

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Heuristics are mental shortcuts that simplify decision making.

Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems, often used in mathematics and computer science.

Mental Sets

The tendency to approach problems in a certain way due to past experiences, even when a different approach might be more productive.

Heuristics

Heuristics are cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often used when facing complex problems or incomplete information.