Adverse Impact Refers to the Disproportionately Negative Effect

question 56

Multiple Choice

Adverse impact refers to the disproportionately negative effect

• A)of disciplining a troublesome employee.
• B)of firing an employee without cause.
• C)of an employment practice upon a protected group.
• D)on workers forced to work with chemical abusers.
• E)of being forced to hire based on quotas.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, fear responses, and memory.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located just behind the forehead that is involved in complex cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and voluntary movement.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.