The General Pattern of Adolescent Pregnancy Is That

question 47

Multiple Choice

The general pattern of adolescent pregnancy is that

• A) the rate of births to married teenagers has increased in the last four decades.
• B) the likelihood of pregnancy is lower among teenaged girls who do well in school.
• C) the teenaged pregnancy rate has steadily increased since the 1960s.
• D) the highest rate of teenaged pregnancy is among girls under the age of 15.

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Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor population that is job-free but in active pursuit of employment.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The portion of the working-age population that is engaged in or seeking employment, including both employed and unemployed individuals.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of people in the labor pool who are without employment and are actively hunting for jobs.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the working-age population that is in the labor force, including both employed and unemployed individuals.