One Account of Why Poverty Is So Difficult to Overcome

question 240

Multiple Choice

One account of why poverty is so difficult to overcome suggests that people living in poverty have given up, perceiving that their condition is inescapable. This explanation sounds most like

• A) avoidance learning.
• B) the consequences of punishment.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) the magnitude of punishment effect.

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Definitions:

Ocean Dumping

The disposal of waste materials directly into the ocean, often regulated to prevent environmental harm.

Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

United States legislation focused on the preservation and management of marine environments, often referred to as the Ocean Dumping Act.

Clean Water Act

U.S. federal law aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the quality of the nation's waterways.

Criminal Sanctions

Penalties imposed by law for violating criminal statutes, including fines, imprisonment, or other forms of punishment.