Which of the Following Would Tend to Increase the Natural

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to increase the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) The creation of national unemployment offices to make information about job openings more accessible.
• B) Recessionary downturns in the economy that result in massive layoffs of autoworkers.
• C) Sociological changes that encourage people to seek employment.
• D) The creation of government subsidies for workers who relocate to areas where new jobs can be found.
• E) Less government money made available as unemployment compensation.

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Definitions:

Negative Affectivity

The state or trait tendency to experience nervousness, fear, anger, sadness, contempt, or guilt.

Nervousness

A feeling of agitation or anxiety, often experienced in anticipation of a stressful event or situation.

Behavioral Inhibition

In late infancy and childhood, a tendency towards shyness, manifested as avoidance or distress in new situations. This trait is linked to high reactivity (including irritability in response to new sensory stimulation) in early infancy.

Kindling-Sensitization Model

A theory suggesting that repeated exposures to stressful events may lead to an increased sensitivity to stress and eventually contribute to the onset of psychiatric disorders.