Explain Why Low Socioeconomic Status and Poverty Put Children at a Cumulative

question 38

Essay

Explain why low socioeconomic status and poverty put children at a cumulative risk in terms of developmental outcomes.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Technique

A Behavioral Technique is a method used in psychological treatment and behavior modification that focuses on changing observable behaviors through reinforcement, punishment, and other conditioning strategies.

Elevators

Mechanical platforms or cabins designed for vertically transporting people or goods between floors within a building.

Arbitrary Inference

involves making a conclusion without supporting evidence, often present in distorted thinking patterns in psychological disorders.

Distorted Thinking

Cognitive processes in which reality is inaccurately perceived, often found in psychological disorders, leading to negative thinking patterns.