If the Discouraged Workers Were Included in the Labor Force

question 41

Multiple Choice

If the discouraged workers were included in the labor force,

• A)the unemployment rate would fall.
• B)the labor force would decrease.
• C)the employment rate would rise.
• D)the unemployment rate would rise.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Disorder identified by a 2-year period in which a person experiences major depression during winter months and then recovers fully during the summer; some people with this disorder also experience mild mania during summer months.

Major Depressive Episodes

Periods characterized by severe depression symptoms such as deep sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other physical and cognitive impairments, significantly impacting one's daily life.

Psychosocial Events

Events that involve both psychological and social aspects, significantly impacting an individual's mental health and social functioning.

Cognitive Disorder

A class of psychological disorders that mainly influence abilities related to learning, memory, perception, and solving problems.