Quotas May Be Viewed as One Type of Remedy for

question 16

Multiple Choice

Quotas may be viewed as one type of remedy for

• A) low reliability of selection tests.
• B) previously unfair practices.
• C) low validity of selection tests.
• D) All of these

Understand the basic aspects and classifications of childhood temperament.

Comprehend the role of personal traits in fulfilling socially important adult roles.

Identify different types of person-environment transactions.

Understand the evidence supporting personality stability across the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Social Context

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, including culture, economy, and societal norms.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, which can result in social disapproval or sanction.

Nonconformity

The refusal to align with established norms, values, or practices of society.

Functionalist Theories

Theories in sociology that view society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.