An African American surgeon on a Chicago hospital staff was admitted to the internship program because of his race, even though he had lower grades and test scores than other applicants. This acceptance, which was mandated by the government, indicates that the hospital used

An African American surgeon on a Chicago hospital staff was admitted to the internship program because of his race, even though he had lower grades and test scores than other applicants.  This acceptance, which was mandated by the government, indicates that the hospital used


a. adverse impact.
b. negative action.
c. negative disconfirmation.
d. contradictory result.
e. affirmative action.

Ans: D