Lack of US

question 6

Multiple Choice

Lack of U.S. data on poverty and health can be attributed to which of the following factors.

• A) The government does not keep statistics by SES
• B) Americans are uncomfortable with social class differences
• C) Welfare programs eliminate the need to consider SES effects on health
• D) Data on minority groups replaces the need for SES data

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Definitions:

Social Support

A network of family, friends, and peers that provide emotional, informational, and practical aids.

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy to deal with stress by identifying and attempting to resolve or confront the problem causing the stress directly.

Optimistic Outlook

A mentality that tends to anticipate positive outcomes, focusing on hopeful aspects rather than negative ones.

Bright Side

To focus on the positive aspects of a situation rather than the negative.