The Results of Edelman's Trust Barometer Shows That Trust in Business

question 79

Multiple Choice

The results of Edelman's trust barometer shows that trust in business in the United States ________ in January 2009 following the major financial crisis and bank failures in the fall of 2008.

• A)rose to a very high level
• B)fell to a very low level
• C)rose to a moderate level
• D)fell to a moderate level
• E)remained the same

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Definitions:

Unemployment

The condition of being without a job despite being willing and able to work, often measured as a percentage of the labor force.

Clinically Depressed

Refers to a person diagnosed with major depression, characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli.

Less Stress

Experiencing lower levels of stress, which refers to a condition of strain on one’s emotions, mind, or physical body.

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, often involving a preference for solitude or small group activities.