Precarious Employment Is Characterized by

question 55

Multiple Choice

Precarious employment is characterized by

• A) high levels of job satisfaction as workers see the jobs as part of their personal growth
• B) low wages, the elimination of benefits such as health insurance or retirement funds, and virtually no long-term security
• C) warm relationships between co-workers, who come to see each other as family
• D) rapid changes in technology that allow workers to exercise their minds and develop new skill sets within the context of work rather than requiring them to return to school for more formal (and costly) education

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Peripheral Nervous System

The section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord, which contains all the nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.