At Which Point Does a Social Problem Exist

question 50

Multiple Choice

At which point does a social problem exist?

• A)when a significant number of people believe that it is a problem
• B)when groups compete for scarce resources and the lowest power group defines it as such
• C)when an imbalance exists in demands placed on a family and their ability to meet them
• D)when one person's behaviour allows another to act in an antisocial manner

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Definitions:

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Lifespan

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