Which of the Following Statements Represents a Stance Taken by Researchers

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents a stance taken by researchers to explain the link between poverty and maladaptive family dynamics?

• A)Blue collar work is associated with greater independence, and so economically stressed parents believe they are preparing their children for the world they will be entering.
• B)Economically stressed families experience distress and increased marital conflict, which disrupts the ability for the adults to be involved and supportive parents.
• C)Obedience and unquestioning respect for authority leads to self-confidence and self-reliance, and so parents in low SES families create this environment to better prepare their children for the future.
• D)Children in low income schools and neighbourhoods are more likely to be stubborn, impulsive, and to have low control.This causes parents to react more coercively.

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Definitions:

Meaningfulness Of Work

Refers to the degree to which an individual perceives their work to have value and importance, contributing to their overall sense of purpose.

Social Factors

Aspects of society and its social structure that influence individual behavior, attitudes, and interactions.

Stress

The term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are appraised as threatening or challenging.

Stereotype Threat

Condition in which being made aware of a negative performance stereotype interferes with the performance of someone that considers himself or herself part of that group.