The Data from the University of Michigan's Panel Study of Income

question 45

Multiple Choice

The data from the University of Michigan's Panel Study of Income Dynamics ____________ the culture of poverty model or theory for explaining poverty.

• A)challenged
• B)supported
• C)disproved
• D)proved

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Definitions:

Identification

The process of recognizing and acknowledging something or someone as being a specific person or thing.

Inferiority

A feeling of being less than, not as important, or lacking in some way compared to others, which can impact an individual's self-esteem and overall psychological well-being.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.