A Negative Correlation Between Degree of Wealth and Likelihood of Suffering

question 144

Multiple Choice

A negative correlation between degree of wealth and likelihood of suffering from a psychological disorder would indicate that

• A) poverty makes people vulnerable to psychological disorders.
• B) people who are poor are more likely to have a psychological disorder than are wealthy people.
• C) psychological disorders usually prevent people from accumulating wealth.
• D) all of these statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-directed behavior.

Work

A physical or mental effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result, often associated with employment or tasks.

Telecommuting

A work arrangement in which employees do not commute to a central place of work, instead working via electronic communications from a different location, often their home.

Advantages

The favorable factors or benefits that contribute to achieving success or a superior position.