The Best Example of a Frictionally Unemployed Individual Is

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Multiple Choice

The best example of a frictionally unemployed individual is

• A) Charles who has lost his job as an autoworker because of increased imports and canʹt find a good job that utilizes his skills.
• B) Sam who lost his job as a real estate salesperson when the housing market went soft because of a recession.
• C) Sandy who has few skills and is no longer looking for work.
• D) Mary who quit her job to find work closer to her home.

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Definitions:

Pull Theories

Theories that propose mechanisms or reasons why people are "pulled" towards certain behaviors or actions, often used in migration studies or motivational psychology.

Expectancy-value Theory

A theory which states that the motivation to engage in a behavior is determined by the expected outcomes and the value of those outcomes to the individual.

Social Needs

Fundamental human needs that pertain to belonging, affection, acceptance, and friendship, which are essential for psychological and social well-being.

Biological Needs

Basic requirements for human survival, such as air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, and the excretion of waste.