John Steinbeck's Cannery Row Describes a Character Who Takes His

question 85

Multiple Choice

John Steinbeck's Cannery Row describes a character who takes his own life because of poor job prospects. If he was an unemployed person who gave up looking for work, he would be considered:

• A) chronically unemployed.
• B) a discouraged worker.
• C) a member of the labor force.
• D) frictionally unemployed.

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Definitions:

Nonveterans

Individuals who have not served in the military.

Psychological Disorder

A disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing or disabling in social, work, or other areas of functioning.

Suicide Attempts

Acts of trying to take one's own life intentionally.

Mood Disorder

A disorder affecting one’s emotional state, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorders.