Eric Testified for the Plaintiff in a Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

question 12

Multiple Choice

Eric testified for the plaintiff in a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a female employee against their employer,Sincere Bank.He had been advised by his manager not to get involved.Shortly thereafter,Eric was fired.Which of the following is the most likely outcome in this scenario?

• A) Eric has no case for retaliatory discharge because he is not a member of the protected class.
• B) Eric has no case for retaliatory discharge because he was merely testifying on behalf of someone else and this is insufficient involvement to get protection under anti-discrimination law.
• C) Eric may use the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense to file a discrimination case against Sincere Bank.
• D) Eric may have a case because Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects an employee who participates in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing on a colleague's complaint of discrimination.

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Definitions:

Less Conscious

Refers to psychological processes and states that occur without an individual's full awareness, often influencing behaviors and perceptions beyond conscious control.

Sequential Processing

The cognitive process of understanding and absorbing information in a step-by-step, linear manner.

Parallel Processing

The capability of the brain to process different types of incoming stimuli at the same time.

Focus Attention

The mental process of concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring others, a fundamental aspect of cognitive processing.