The Four-Fifths Rule Claims That a Practice Has an Adverse

question 59

True/False

The four-fifths rule claims that a practice has an adverse impact if the hiring rate of a protected class is greater than four-fifths that of a majority group.

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Definitions:

Catecholamines

Organic compounds that play a critical role as hormones or neurotransmitters in the body's stress response and help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates metabolism and the immune response, and is often associated with stress.

Psychological Processes

Internal mechanisms and operations that underlie an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Western Culture

A term used to describe the cultures of Europe and other regions whose histories are strongly influenced by European immigration, characterized by a heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, and specific artifacts and technologies.