The Descriptions Give the Responses of Four Individuals to Statistics

question 84

Multiple Choice

The descriptions give the responses of four individuals to Statistics Canada.1.Mollie just graduated from university and is now looking for work.She has had three job interviews in the past month.2.George works in an automotive assembly plant.He was laid off six months ago as the economy weakened.He expects to return to work in several months when national economic conditions improve.3.Jeanette worked as an aircraft design engineer for a company that produces military aircraft until she lost her job last year when the federal government cut defence spending.She has been looking for similar work for a year but no company seems interested in her aircraft design skills.4.Ryan lost his job last year when his company downsized and laid off middle-level managers.He tried to find another job for a year, but was unsuccessful and quit looking for work.Refer to the above information.Which individual is structurally unemployed?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach focusing on the mental processes of knowledge acquisition, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Need-Based Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation is driven by an individual's desire to fulfill unmet needs.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, reinforcing desirable behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.