Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 9

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 571: According to the study cited in the Economics in Practice, the ________ someone is unemployed, the ________ it is for that person to get a job.

• A) longer; easier
• B) longer; harder
• C) less time; harder
• D) The duration of unemployment does not seem to affect the ability of getting a job.

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The cognitive process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of an organism or individual to differentiate between different stimuli, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification.

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember information in a way that selectively retains what is significant or aligns with their beliefs.

Selective Intuition

The process of relying on gut feelings or instincts selectively, often based on expertise or experience, in decision-making situations.