What Proportion of the Population Is Persistently Poor

question 6

Multiple Choice

What proportion of the population is persistently poor?

• A)Less than 5%
• B)8-12%
• C)13-16%
• D)17-21%

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Definitions:

Sociometer Model

A psychological theory suggesting that self-esteem serves as an internal monitor of one's social acceptance or rejection.

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in emotion regulation, decision-making, and the processing of physical and social pain.

Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in processing risk and fear, decision-making, and the regulation of emotional responses.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in emotional processing, memory, and decision-making.