Entry into and Exit from the Labor Force Are Important

question 29

Multiple Choice

Entry into and exit from the labor force are important to the determination of the unemployment rate because:

• A) more than one-half of the unemployed have only recently entered the labor force.
• B) most of the unemployed are young workers still looking for their first job.
• C) discouraged workers are counted as part of the labor force.
• D) almost one-half of all spells of unemployment end in the unemployed person's withdrawal from the labor market.

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Definitions:

Physiological Dependence

A condition in which the body has adapted to the presence of a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or not used.

Heart Attacks

Medical emergencies that occur when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot, causing damage to heart muscle.

Psychological Dependence

A condition in which an individual feels compelled to continue using a substance due to emotional or psychological needs.

Mental Craving

A strong emotional or psychological desire or need, often for a specific substance or experience.