D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Guide Terms WGU Questions and Answers
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D357
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D357
Ableism
o :## Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.
Access discrimination
o :## Denying or limiting access to opportunities based on certain characteristics,
like race, gender, or disability.
Adverse impact
o :## When a seemingly neutral policy or practice dispro...
D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Study Guide Terms
WGU Questions and Answers
Ableism
o :## Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.
Access discrimination
o :## Denying or limiting access to opportunities based on certain characteristics,
like race, gender, or disability.
Adverse impact
o :## When a seemingly neutral policy or practice disproportionately affects a
specific group negatively.
Affinity or employee resource groups
o :## Voluntary groups formed by employees to support and advocate for
individuals with shared characteristics or backgrounds.
Age Discrimination Act
o :## A law protecting individuals from age-based discrimination in employment.
Age stereotypes
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o :## Preconceived notions or generalizations based on a person's age.
Ageism
o :## Discrimination or bias against individuals due to their age, often targeting
older or younger people.
Agnostic
o :## Someone who does not assert certainty or belief in the existence of a higher
power or deity.
Allies
o :## Individuals who actively support and advocate for marginalized groups.
Ambivalent sexism
o :## The combination of both hostile and benevolent attitudes towards women
or men, reinforcing gender inequality.
Amerasian
o :## A person with both Asian and American heritage.
Americans with Disabilities Act
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o :## Legislation protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in various
aspects of life, including employment.
Associational discrimination
o :## Discrimination against an individual based on their association with a
protected group.
Associational stigma
o :## Negative perceptions or stereotypes associated with being affiliated with a
marginalized group.
Atheist
o :## Someone who does not believe in the existence of deities.
Attribution errors
o :## Mistakenly attributing certain characteristics or behaviors to an individual
or group based on stereotypes.
Aversive racism
o :## Subtle, unconscious racial biases and prejudices exhibited by well-
intentioned individuals.
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