Suppose the Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports That the Noninstitutional

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the noninstitutional civilian population is 250 million.Of those,150 million are employed and 5 million are unemployed.Of the 150 million employed,5 million would like to be working twice as many hours and of the 250 million,5 million have given up the search for work.The unemployment rate reported by the BLS would be __________,while if the BLS counted the discouraged workers as unemployed the unemployment rate would be __________.

• A) 6.25%;3.2%
• B) 2%;6.25%
• C) 6.25%;2%
• D) 3.2%;6.25%
• E) 6%;6.25%

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Definitions:

Dual Coding

A theory proposing that information can be remembered visually and verbally, and that the two systems can support each other in enhancing learning and memory.

Short-term Storage

The part of the memory system where information is temporarily held before it is either discarded or transferred to long-term memory.

Limited Capacity

Refers to the finite amount of information or resources that a system or individual can handle at any given time.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, instead of merely repeating the term to oneself.