Which of the Following Statements About the Impact of Unemployment

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the impact of unemployment on an individual is TRUE?

• A) Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide.
• B) Life satisfaction drops considerably following unemployment and completely returns upon reemployment.
• C) Temporary unemployment is the only scenario in which stress is not experienced.
• D) Marital difficulties decline significantly following unemployment.

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