Although the Purpose of Affirmative Action Was to "Right Past

question 96

True/False

Although the purpose of affirmative action was to "right past wrongs" against minorities, subsequent laws were passed to reverse earlier decisions that required some industries to maintain employment quotas when it came to the hiring of minorities.

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Definitions:

Display Rule

Cultural norms that dictate how and when emotions should be expressed in social situations.

Hedonic Treadmill

The theory suggesting that people tend to maintain a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

Set Point

The weight maintained when the individual makes no effort to gain or lose weight.

Gratitude Journal

A personal record where individuals regularly document things for which they are grateful, often used to enhance well-being and happiness.