When a Nondepressed Student Lives with a Depressed Roommate, Which

question 126

Multiple Choice

When a nondepressed student lives with a depressed roommate, which of the following often results?

• A) Frequent verbal fights, which may even become physical
• B) Increased depression and hostility in the roommate who was not originally depressed
• C) A decrease in depression in the depressed roommate
• D) Increased caretaking by the nondepressed roommate, but only after the nondepressed roommate becomes depressed

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Definitions:

Needy Families

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Welfare State

A social system in which the government assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens by providing services such as healthcare, education, and financial support.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, leading to a gap between the wealthiest and the poorest individuals or households.

Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.