The Lack of Progress in Reducing the Poverty Rate Since

question 1

Multiple Choice

The lack of progress in reducing the poverty rate since the early 1970s is most closely related with which of the following factors?

• A)increasing income inequality
• B)a reduction in the poverty line
• C)rapid economic growth
• D)a reduction in international trade

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

In psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Token Economy

Token Economy is a behavior modification system that utilizes tokens as a form of positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for rewards.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiences where an individual hears sounds or voices that are not present in their external environment.

Neuroleptic Drugs

An alternative term for first-generation antipsychotic drugs, so called because they often produce undesired effects similar to the symptoms of neurological disorders.