Vaughn and Helen Are Both 55 and Have Been Married

question 82

Multiple Choice

Vaughn and Helen are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart, and essentially live as housemates. What type of relationship do they have?

• A) They are emotionally ambivalent.
• B) They are empty nested.
• C) They are in part-time cohabitation.
• D) They are in a substitute marriage.

Understand the definitions of employment status categories used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Comprehend how the Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers and produces data on unemployment and the labor market.

Distinguish between the categories "employed," "unemployed," and "not in the labor force."

Recognize how different situations (e.g., vacation, part-time work) affect employment status categorization.

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