An Example of Frictional Unemployment Is A(n)

question 63

Multiple Choice

An example of frictional unemployment is a(n) :

• A) textile worker permanently laid off due to jobs lost to imports.
• B) engineer permanently laid off due to advances in technology.
• C) fast-food restaurant worker who quits work and attends college.
• D) computer programmer who leaves one job and accepts a new job.

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Definitions:

Information Overload

The difficulty in understanding an issue and making decisions due to the presence of too much information.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in terms of their behaviors, motives, perceptions, and cognitive abilities.

Controlled Processing

A type of mental processing that is deliberate, requiring effort and conscious attention.

Information Attention

The focus or concentration given to data or inputs from the environment.