Which of the Following Occurs When a Plaintiff Establishes a Prima

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case in an action alleging disparate-treatment discrimination in employment in the form of an illegal discharge?

• A)The burden shifts to the defendant to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that discrimination did not occur.
• B)The burden shifts to the defendant to articulate a legitimate,nondiscriminatory reason for the discharge.
• C)The burden remains with the plaintiff to prove discrimination beyond a reasonable doubt,a special standard in disparate-treatment cases.
• D)The burden remains with the plaintiff to establish damages to a reasonable certainty.
• E)The plaintiff wins.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while ignoring other perceivable information.

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer fails to notice significant changes in a visual scene, indicating the selective aspects of visual perception.

Blindsight

A condition in which people are unable to consciously see objects in certain parts of their field of vision despite responding to them in non-conscious ways.

States of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's surroundings, sensations, and thoughts, ranging from full alertness to deep sleep.