Department of Labor Monitors Consumer Expenditures Through Its Annual Consumer

question 79

Multiple Choice

Department of Labor monitors consumer expenditures through its annual Consumer Expenditure Survey.In 2009,consumers spent about 13 percent of their income on food,34 percent on __________,and 3.5 percent on clothes.

• A) education
• B) housing
• C) vacations
• D) health care
• E) transportation

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Definitions:

Self-discrepancy Theory

A psychological model proposing that individuals compare their actual self to internalized standards or desired self-concepts, leading to emotional discomfort when discrepancies exist.

True Self

The authentic core of a person's identity, reflecting their genuine thoughts, feelings, and desires.

Ideal Self

Ideal self refers to the person that an individual aspires to be, encompassing their goals, values, and aspirations.

Neuroticism

A characteristic of personality defined by feelings of mood swings, nervousness, melancholy, concern, and unhappiness.