Damien Is Studying the Relationship Between Poverty and Health

question 108

Multiple Choice

Damien is studying the relationship between poverty and health.Which of the following is NOT a key finding in his research?

• A) Living on low income creates excessive stress.
• B) Drinking and smoking help alleviate the stressful conditions associated with poverty.
• C) Children born into poor families are more likely to die during their first year of life.
• D) People with a higher income struggle to maintain a healthy body weight.

---

Definitions:

Impulsive Behaviors

Actions performed with minimal deliberation or consideration of the consequences, often driven by immediate gratification or the avoidance of discomfort.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental disorder featuring changeable emotional responses, behavioral patterns, and connections with others.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment that aims to help people with complex psychological disorders to manage their emotions and reduce conflict in relationships by combining principles of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder caused by exposure to a horrifying incident, leading to persistent nightmares, distressing recollections, and intense stress.