In June 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported an Adult

question 59

Multiple Choice

In June 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an adult population of 234.9 million,unemployment of 12.4 million,and employment of 141.6 million.Based on these numbers the labor-force participation rate was

• A)154/234.9.
• B)141.6/234.9.
• C)141.6/154.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

A bias in which positive behaviors by out-group members are attributed to situational factors, while negative behaviors are attributed to their character.

Group-Enhancing Bias

A cognitive bias that leads people to view their own group more favorably compared to others.

Group Production Blocking

A process during collaborative work where the flow of ideas or productivity is impeded because only one group member can contribute at a time.

False Consensus Effect

A cognitive bias whereby people tend to overestimate the extent to which their opinions, beliefs, preferences, values, and habits are normal and typical of those of others.