According to Research Presented in the Text, Poverty, and Racism

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to research presented in the text, poverty, and racism are powerful sources of stress.This suggests that one problem with inventories is that the scale focuses on

• A) objective stressors, not subjective judgments of stress.
• B) stressors experienced by the middle class, not the poor or minority groups.
• C) both positive and negative life changes.
• D) self-reports of both stressors and health.

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Definitions:

Financial Institution

An establishment that conducts financial transactions such as investments, loans, and deposits.

Layoffs

The act of temporarily or permanently dismissing employees usually due to economic downturns or business restructuring.

Tolerance For Failure

The willingness or capacity of an individual or organization to endure and learn from episodes of failure without significant detriment to their goals.

Entrepreneurs

Persons who organize, operate, and assume the risks of a business venture, aiming at making a profit.