An Auto Factory Worker Who Is Unemployed Because a Robot

question 32

Multiple Choice

An auto factory worker who is unemployed because a robot now has his job is a victim of

• A)Structural unemployment
• B)Cyclical unemployment
• C)Underemployment
• D)Frictional unemployment
• E)Seasonal unemployment

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

A longitudinal study is a research method that involves observing the same subjects over a period of time, sometimes spanning years or decades, to track changes or developments.

Age-Related Differences

Variations in cognitive, psychological, and physical aspects of individuals that can be attributed primarily to the aging process, affecting behaviors and capabilities.

Cross-Sectional Design

A research method that studies different population groups at a single point in time for comparative purposes.

Cohort Design

A study design in which a group of individuals sharing a defining characteristic (e.g., birth year) is followed over time to study outcomes of interest.