Which of the Following Is Not True About Affirmative Action

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about affirmative action programs?

• A)Many people oppose affirmative action efforts.
• B)Affirmative action hires are perceived as being less competent that equally qualified employees not hired under an AAP.
• C)Minority applicants tend not to be attracted to firms that advertise the importance of diversity.
• D)Affirmative action efforts are more acceptable when merit is emphasized as being central to the employment decision
• E)All of the above are truE.

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Definitions:

Denying the Antecedent

A logical fallacy that occurs when one incorrectly assumes that if the antecedent is not true, then the consequent cannot be true, in a conditional statement.

Uncorrect Conclusion

A flawed or erroneous outcome, typically resulting from improper reasoning or misunderstanding of the data.

Assumption

An accepted fact or statement taken for granted without proof.

Applying a Generalization

Applying a generalization involves using a broad statement or principle derived from specific instances to make predictions or judgments about other cases.