The "Discouraged Worker" Effect Occurs During Recessions Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

The "discouraged worker" effect occurs during recessions because

• A) the labor force tends to grow during recessions.
• B) the expected payoff from looking for work falls relative to the expected payoff from household production.
• C) one spouse is discouraged by the job prospects of the other and decides to look for a job.
• D) workers are discouraged by their depleted savings and decide to look for a job.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

An individual's degree of preference for inequality among social groups and the endorsement of ideologies that promote this inequality.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by submission to authorities, adherence to conventional norms, and hostility towards those who dissent.

Trait of Disidentification

A psychological process where individuals detach their self-esteem from outcomes in a specific domain to protect their overall self-worth.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a disdain for other groups.