Fewer Than Three Percent of Families Are Poor for Eight

question 77

True/False

Fewer than three percent of families are poor for eight or more years.

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Definitions:

Allostatic Load

The wear and tear on the body that accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, including cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to face a challenge.

Self-Directed Practices

Activities or learning methods where individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, to diagnose their learning needs, formulate learning goals, identify resources for learning, choose and implement learning strategies, and evaluate learning outcomes.

Sleep Disorder

A medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal, which can significantly impact health and quality of life.