The Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported in 2005 That There

question 509

Multiple Choice

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2005 that there were 59.98 million people over age 25 whose highest level of education was a high school degree or equivalent, 36.40 million of whom were employed and 1.93 million of whom were unemployed. What were the labor-force participation rate and the unemployment rate for this group?

• A) 60.7% and 3.2%
• B) 60.7% and 5.0%
• C) 63.9% and 3.2%
• D) 63.9% and 5.0%

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Disorder involving a sad mood or anhedonia plus four or more of the following symptoms: weight loss or a decrease in appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or severe guilt, trouble concentrating, and suicidal ideation; these symptoms must be present for at least 2 weeks and must produce marked impairments in normal functioning.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.

Delusion

A strongly held belief that is clearly in contradiction with reality, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Suspicion

The feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal, dishonest, or unpleasant action without certain proof.