The Text's MAIN Message Is That Early Childhood Poverty

question 42

Multiple Choice

The text's MAIN message is that early childhood poverty:

• A) always has a serious negative impact on development.
• B) can have a serious negative impact on development, unless caregivers are upbeat, sensitive, and loving.
• C) has little impact on development if, during elementary school, a family is no longer poor.
• D) is rare in the United States.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms and expectations, potentially eliciting a negative response from others.

American Prison System

The network of institutions within the United States tasked with incarcerating individuals convicted of crimes, often criticized for issues related to mass incarceration and racial disparities.

Bruce Western

A sociologist known for his research on the American criminal justice system, poverty, and inequality.

Secondary Deviance

Deviant behavior that occurs when an individual accepts the label of deviant and acts accordingly, often as a result of societal reactions.