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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