The Single Most Important Phenomenon in the U

question 12

Multiple Choice

The single most important phenomenon in the U.S. labor market in the second half of the twentieth century was

• A) the drastic reduction in the labor force participation rate of males.
• B) the drastic increase in the labor force participation rate of females.
• C) the elimination of the glass ceiling.
• D) the increase in the average number of hours worked each week.
• E) the elimination of child poverty.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric state initiated by involvement in or observation of an alarming situation, featuring persistent flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.

Flashbacks

Intense, vivid recollections of a past experience, often traumatic, that momentarily feels as if it is happening in the present.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that cause fear or anxiety, often waking the sleeper and can be related to stress or psychological issues.

Severe Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life, more intense than general depression.