There are a number of problems in assessment and hiring that result in discrimination. Which of those problems refers to the following situation? A member of a minority group scores lower on the MCAT than a member of a non-minority group. However, they perform equally well on the criterion.
A)Unfairness
B)Adverse impact
C)Differential validity
D)Reverse discrimination

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Unfairness occurs when minority groups score lower than non-minority groups on predictor tests (like the MCAT), but perform similarly on criterion (medical school or a workplace).

There Are a Number of Problems in Assessment and Hiring