The Developmental Trajectory for Families in Poverty Can Best Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

The developmental trajectory for families in poverty can best be described as:

• A)highly stable
• B)families move in and out of poverty
• C)families that move out of poverty stay out of poverty
• D)families only move out of poverty when provided with government assistance for at least 5 years

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Definitions:

Specific Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of individuals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Attitudes

A learned predisposition to respond in a consistently favorable or unfavorable manner with respect to a given object.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Emotional Discomfort

A feeling of unease or distress associated with difficult emotions or situations.