Question 1

Any period without a job, especially long-term unemployment, is devastating to working class families, often destroying their lifestyle completely and sometimes creating _________ .
A) poverty
B) long term health problems
C) increased emotional ties to extended family
D) encouragement to begin small businesses
E) opportunities for poor people to move up in socio-economic status

Accepted Answer

Long-term unemployment can lead to financial distress, making families unable to afford basic necessities, and ultimately pushing them into poverty.

Question 2

Despite popular beliefs to the contrary, poor and working class people are hurt more by unemployment than inflation.

Accepted Answer

Unemployment can lead to loss of income and financial instability for poor and working class people, while inflation may result in increased prices for necessities but can also lead to wage increases in some industries. Therefore, unemployment has a more direct and immediate impact on the financial well-being of this demographic.

Question 3

It appears that unemployment has a similar impact on both women and men.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that unemployment affects women and men differently due to various factors such as societal roles, economic disparities, and the sectors they predominantly work in, leading to differing psychological and financial impacts.

Question 4

Surprisingly, unemployment results in little economic deprivation for most people.

Accepted Answer

Unemployment can lead to economic deprivation for many people, as they may struggle to pay bills and provide for their families without a steady stream of income.

Question 5

Individuals who are or have been unemployed display more psychological stress than those who have not.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that individuals who are or have been unemployed for a significant amount of time experience higher levels of psychological stress, anxiety, and depression compared to those who are employed. This is often attributed to factors such as financial strain, social isolation, and feelings of inadequacy or lack of purpose.

Question 6

Families in which one of the spouses is or has been unemployed have a lower probability of disruption than those who have not.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that unemployment can increase stress and financial strain within a family, which can lead to higher rates of marital disruption or divorce.

Question 7

The lack of research on the impact of losing one's job is important because a high rate of unemployment has far reaching economic and non-economic consequences for those who go through it, sometimes ______________________.
A) triggering reversals of inflation
B) improving the commitment people have to their career development
C) creating a power shift from the working class to the middle class
D) lasting long after the experience is over
E) forcing people to leave the country

Accepted Answer

Losing one's job can have long-lasting effects on individuals and their families, including financial strain, mental health issues, decreased self-esteem, and difficulty finding a new job. These consequences can persist long after the experience of unemployment is over, which is why understanding the impact of job loss is important for policymakers and researchers. Choices A, B, C, and E are not supported by the context and are therefore incorrect.

Question 8

Jobs not only provide a way to earn a living, they also affect people's ____________.
A) educational values
B) sports team affiliation
C) family size
D) propensity to believe in UFOs
E) identity

Accepted Answer

Jobs can have a significant impact on a person's identity and sense of self-worth. The work we do, the skills we acquire, and the relationships we build at work can all shape our sense of who we are and how we fit into the world around us.

Question 9

The longer the ____________________, the greater the economic deprivation and the more likely impoverishment and homelessness.
A) removal from school of children
B) separation from one's spouse
C) duration of unemployment
D) period of union membership
E) people have lived outside of their parent's home

Accepted Answer

The statement specifically mentions economic deprivation and impoverishment, which are often linked to unemployment. The longer one is unemployed, the more likely they are to face financial struggles and potentially become homeless. The other choices (A, B, D, and E) do not have a direct correlation with economic deprivation and impoverishment.

Question 10

When families must deal with economic deprivation and the unemployed family members are trying to cope with their own stress, then ___________ becomes likely.
A) vacation
B) embourgeoisement
C) conception
D) death
E) family disruption

Accepted Answer

When families experience economic deprivation and unemployment, it puts significant strain on the family system. This can lead to disruptions in family relationships, such as increased conflict and decreased communication, as well as potential changes in family roles and responsibilities. Therefore, family disruption is a likely outcome in these situations.

Question 11

Unemployed people-especially men-experience economic deprivation and stress, which leads them to become more irritable, tense, and hostile; such feelings are acted out on those immediately around them:
A) their coworkers.
B) their children and spouses.
C) their supervisors.
D) other people in traffic, i.e., "road rage".
E) strangers near them.

Accepted Answer

Unemployed individuals, especially men, tend to act out their stress and frustration on those closest to them, such as their family and children. This can lead to domestic violence, abuse, and mistreatment of their loved ones. While they may also become irritable or hostile towards coworkers or strangers, research suggests that family members are most likely to bear the brunt of their negative emotions.

Question 12

It is sometime difficult to determine the aggregate class of a particular neighborhood by observing their housing characteristics and imputing income.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is sometime difficult to determine the...

Question 13

Working class neighborhoods are characterized by higher housing density.

Accepted Answer

Working class neighborhoods often have smaller homes and apartments with higher occupancy rates, leading to higher housing density compared to more affluent areas.

Question 14

The quality of housing does not differ by social class.

Accepted Answer

The quality of housing often differs by social class, with those in lower income brackets experiencing more substandard living conditions than those in higher income brackets.

Question 15

The lower the social class, then the fewer amenities built into housing.

Accepted Answer

Lower social class individuals typically have less access to amenities such as air conditioning, heating, and other luxury features in their homes due to financial constraints.

Question 16

Smaller houses (or apartments) make daily life easier because people have less area to clean, heat or cool, and furnish.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smaller houses (or apartments) make daily life...

Question 17

People's ________________ is usually their biggest single expenditure and it symbolizes their share of the distribution of resources in the society.
A) food
B) clothing
C) income and other taxes
D) credit card payments
E) housing

Accepted Answer

Housing is usually the biggest single expenditure for people and it symbolizes their share of the distribution of resources in the society. The cost of housing reflects the availability and demand for housing in the specific area, as well as the income level and purchasing power of the individual.

Question 18

The lower the social class, then:
A) the higher the proportion of income spent on housing
B) none of these are true (excluding the "all" answer)
C) the older the housing
D) the lower the value of housing
E) all of these are true (excluding the "none" answer)

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that lower social classes tend to spend a higher proportion of their income on housing (A), live in older housing (C), and have lower-valued housing (D).

Question 19

The lower the social class, then:
A) the higher the religiosity
B) the lower the rate of cigarette smoking
C) the fewer the amenities built into housing
D) lower the residential density
E) lower the residential crowding

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lower the social class, then:
A) the...

Question 20

The number of _______________ are important, for they indicate the degree of crowding that occurs.
A) rooms and bathrooms
B) pets in the home
C) automobiles
D) lighting and other fixtures
E) ways into and out of a home

Accepted Answer

The number of rooms and bathrooms are important indicators of crowding as they reflect the amount of living space and privacy available to occupants. Pets, automobiles, lighting and other fixtures, as well as ways into and out of a home may also have some impact on crowding, but they are not as direct and significant as the number of rooms and bathrooms.

Quiz 9: The Working Class

Any period without a job, especially long-term unemployment, is devastating to working class families, often destroying their lifestyle completely and sometimes creating _________ .

Despite popular beliefs to the contrary, poor and working class people are hurt more by unemployment than inflation.

It appears that unemployment has a similar impact on both women and men.

Surprisingly, unemployment results in little economic deprivation for most people.

Individuals who are or have been unemployed display more psychological stress than those who have not.

Families in which one of the spouses is or has been unemployed have a lower probability of disruption than those who have not.

The lack of research on the impact of losing one's job is important because a high rate of unemployment has far reaching economic and non-economic consequences for those who go through it, sometimes ______________________.

Jobs not only provide a way to earn a living, they also affect people's ____________.

The longer the ____________________, the greater the economic deprivation and the more likely impoverishment and homelessness.

When families must deal with economic deprivation and the unemployed family members are trying to cope with their own stress, then ___________ becomes likely.

Unemployed people-especially men-experience economic deprivation and stress, which leads them to become more irritable, tense, and hostile; such feelings are acted out on those immediately around them:

It is sometime difficult to determine the aggregate class of a particular neighborhood by observing their housing characteristics and imputing income.

Working class neighborhoods are characterized by higher housing density.

The quality of housing does not differ by social class.

The lower the social class, then the fewer amenities built into housing.

Smaller houses (or apartments) make daily life easier because people have less area to clean, heat or cool, and furnish.

People's ________________ is usually their biggest single expenditure and it symbolizes their share of the distribution of resources in the society.

The lower the social class, then:

The lower the social class, then:

The number of _______________ are important, for they indicate the degree of crowding that occurs.