Carefully Controlled Research Testing the Idea That Many People Have

question 59

Multiple Choice

Carefully controlled research testing the idea that many people have a "fear of success," and therefore sabotage their careers, has shown that ____.

• A)this is somewhat common among women, but uncommon among men
• B)this is somewhat common among men, but uncommon among women
• C)many people do this, though they typically do it unconsciously
• D)in reality, almost no one seems to do this

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Definitions:

Labor Force

The total number of people, both employed and unemployed, who are actively seeking and available for work in the economy.

Labor Force

The total number of people who are employed and those who are actively seeking employment.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A US government agency that collects, processes, and disseminates essential statistical data on labor economics, including employment, wages, and productivity.

Unemployed

Refers to people who are without a job and have actively looked for work within the recent past.