One person's inability to find a job may be an example of a __________, whereas widespread unemployment as a result of changes in the economy, such as the outsourcing of jobs, is an example of a __________.
A) dysfunction; psychological difficulty
B) personal trouble; public issue
C) psychological difficulty; private issue
D) public issue; personal trouble

Question

One person's inability to find a job may be an example of a __________, whereas widespread unemployment as a result of changes in the economy, such as the outsourcing of jobs, is an example of a __________.
A) ​dysfunction; psychological difficulty
B) ​personal trouble; public issue
C) ​psychological difficulty; private issue
D) ​public issue; personal trouble

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first scenario is a personal trouble because it is specific to one individual, while the second scenario is a public issue because it affects a larger group of people and stems from broader societal trends like economic changes.

One Person's Inability to Find a Job May Be an Example