Unemployment Is

question 105

Multiple Choice

Unemployment is:

• A)only an economic problem because it represents a loss of potential output.
• B)not a problem because people always find a job, eventually.
• C)a big problem because it can reduce a person's self-respect.
• D)not a problem because we have unemployment benefits as a safety net.
• E)not a problem because over 80 per cent of people find a job within four weeks of becoming unemployed.

Understand the role of socio-economic factors in individual development.

Acknowledge the influence of peer groups and social environments on personal development.

Embrace psychological and societal mechanisms that contribute to individual differences.

Understand the historical origins and development of psychological testing and assessment.

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