Figure 20-1 Number of Poor

question 371

Multiple Choice

Figure 20-1
Number of Poor
-Refer to Figure 20-1. Between 1959 and 2011 the poverty rate has

• A)increased overall.
• B)decreased overall.
• C)stayed the same overall.
• D)moved in the opposite direction of the number of people in poverty.

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Definitions:

Socially

Pertaining to society or its organization; related to activities, behaviors, and interactions among individuals within a community.

Middle Adulthood

A life stage typically ranging from about 40 to 65 years old, marked by increased personal and professional responsibilities, and often a reevaluation of life goals and achievements.

Child Care

The care and supervision of a child or multiple children at a time, whose age ranges from two weeks to eighteen years.

Impoverished Home Environments

Living conditions lacking in resources, supports, and opportunities essential for healthy development.