The Unemployment Rate That Is Typically Reported in the Media

question 55

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate that is typically reported in the media is ________.

• A)based on a survey from 150,000 business establishments on weekly earnings,number of workers and hours worked
• B)reported on a monthly basis by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• C)based on a survey of 150,000 households
• D)reported by the Federal Reserve
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Motivational Support

Emotional or practical encouragement aimed at helping an individual achieve their goals or overcome challenges.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, often as a way to divert attention from the true causes.

Child Rearing

The practice of fostering and encouraging a child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth from infancy through to adulthood.

Power

The ability to impose one’s will on others.