Refer to the Following Scenario to Answer the Following Questions

question 54

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following scenario to answer the following questions.
A government worker surveys a number of households and comes up with the following information: there were a total of 90 people in the households, 10 of the people were children under 16, 10 of the people were retired but still capable of working, 35 people had full-time jobs, 5 had part-time jobs, 5 were stay-at-home parents, 5 were full-time students over the age of 16, 5 were disabled people who could not work, 10 people had no job but were looking for jobs, and there were 5 people who wanted a job but were not looking for a job.
-According to the information in the survey,the unemployment rate is

• A) 37.5 percent.
• B) 27.3 percent.
• C) 25 percent.
• D) 20 percent.
• E) 10 percent.

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Definitions:

Investment Model

A theory in social psychology that examines how commitment in relationships is affected by satisfaction, quality of alternatives, and investments made into the relationship.

Tempting Alternatives

Enticing options that may distract from a primary choice or decision.

Committed

Describes being dedicated or bound to a cause, activity, or goal, demonstrating loyalty or obligation.

Informational Social Influence

The process of changing one's behavior to fit in with the group due to the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information.