What Is Most Likely to Happen When Someone Becomes Unemployed

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is most likely to happen when someone becomes unemployed?

• A) It is likely that the person will be unemployed a long time and that most of the unemployed he or she joins have been unemployed a long time.
• B) It is likely that the person will be unemployed for a long time, even though most of the unemployed he or she joins have been unemployed for a short time.
• C) It is likely that the person will be unemployed for a short time, even though most of the unemployed he or she joins have been unemployed for a long time.
• D) It is likely that the person will be unemployed for a short time, and that most of the unemployed he or she joins have been unemployed for a short time.

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Definitions:

Actual Self

The concept of self that represents how individuals currently see themselves, including their attributes and traits.

Reflected Self

The perception of how others see and evaluate us, influencing our self-concept and social behavior.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them, especially in social or professional contexts.

Ideal Self

An individual’s conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a motivational driver in behavior and personal goals.