affirmative action

a policy designed to promote equal educational or employment opportunities by requiring active recruitment or promotion of people from minority groups or another protected class. The policy is controversial in some of its aspects and has been subject to legal challenges, particularly on the grounds that it constitutes reverse discrimination.

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September 8th 2024

alpha biofeedback

see alpha-wave training.