Self-Affirmation Is a Strategy Used ______

question 18

Multiple Choice

Self-affirmation is a strategy used ______.

• A) for self-verification
• B) to make upward social comparisons
• C) to derive a positive self-esteem from social aspects of the self
• D) to derive a positive self-esteem from personal aspects of the self

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Definitions:

Labor Force

All the non-institutionalized, civilian working-age population that is employed or actively seeking employment.

Unemployment Rate

The component of the labor force that is unoccupied by work but is in pursuit of employment opportunities.

U-4 Unemployment Rate

A measurement of the labor force that includes the total unemployed, plus discouraged workers who have stopped looking for employment.

Labor Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the population ages 16 and over that is working or actively seeking work.