Malcolm Industries Recently Hired a Large Number of Workers for the Company's

question 44

Multiple Choice

Malcolm Industries recently hired a large number of workers for the company's new construction factory in Colorado. During the hiring process, the management made a clear effort to recruit physically strong individuals because the work at the factory involves manual labor. The jobs needed to be performed by individuals who had the energy and physical stamina to work for long hours. Which of the following surface-level characteristics did the company most likely concentrate on when selecting the new workers?

• A) age
• B) values
• C) beliefs
• D) religion
• E) race

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Definitions:

Underlying Defense Mechanism

A subconscious psychological strategy employed to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Implicit Assumption

An underlying belief or principle that is accepted without question or evidence.

Hostile Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias leading individuals to interpret others' intentions as malevolent, often in ambiguous situations.

Expressions of Hostility

Behaviors or gestures that convey anger, aggression, or opposition towards others.