Most Media Discussion of the Problem of Poverty in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

Most media discussion of the problem of poverty in the United States focuses on the population known as:

• A)the persistently poor.
• B)the residual poor.
• C)the underclass.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Stimulant Medication

Drugs that increase alertness, attention, and energy by boosting the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic technique used to challenge and change negative and irrational thoughts to more positive and rational ones.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A type of stress management that involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress.

Anxiety-Provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or distress in an individual.