In a Meta-Analysis of 104 Studies on the Effect of Unemployment

question 9

True/False

In a meta-analysis of 104 studies on the effect of unemployment, unemployed subjects were found to have lower physical and psychological well-being than employed subjects, and unemployed middle-aged subjects had lower well-being than unemployed young adults

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior and events.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people are more likely to attribute another's actions to their character or personality, while overlooking potential situational influences.

Explanations

The process of making something clear or understandable, often involving the provision of reasons, causes, or justifications.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome; in a second definition, the capability of producing the intended result or achievement of objectives.