The Accompanying List Describes the Responses of Four Individuals to a Bureau

question 168

Multiple Choice

The accompanying list describes the responses of four individuals to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of employment.
1) Mollie just graduated from college and is now looking for work. She has had three job interviews in
The past month but still has not gotten a job offer.
2) George used to work in an automotive assembly plant. He was laid off six months ago as the
Economy weakened. He expects to return to work in a few months when national economic
Conditions improve.
3) Jeanette worked as an aircraft design engineer for a company that produces military aircraft until
She lost her job last year when the Federal government cut defense spending. She has been
Looking for similar work for a year, but no company seems interested in her aircraft design skills.
4) Ricardo lost his job last year when his company downsized and laid off middle-level managers. He
Tried to find another job for a year but was unsuccessful and quit looking for work.
Which individual is structurally unemployed?

• A) Mollie
• B) George
• C) Jeanette
• D) Ricardo

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where individuals wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of others, often leading to conformity to what they mistakenly think is the majority opinion.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others.

Commons Dilemma

A situation where shared resources are depleted because individuals act out of self-interest rather than considering the common good.