Suppose That Homemakers Are Included as Employed in the Labor

question 159

Multiple Choice

Suppose that homemakers are included as employed in the labor force statistics,rather than being counted as out of the labor force.This would

• A)increase the measured unemployment rate.
• B)increase the measured labor force participation rate.
• C)decrease the number of persons in the labor force.
• D)decrease the number of persons in the working-age population.

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The compelling influence of companions or society that leads us to change our demeanor to be welcomed and liked by them.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of deflecting attention from one's own shortcomings.