The __________________ Refers to the Higher Proportion of Females Than

question 60

Multiple Choice

The __________________ refers to the higher proportion of females than males in poverty.

• A)pink ghetto
• B)skirt poor
• C)feminization of poverty
• D)economic sex ratio

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's way of reacting to a challenge or demand, often characterized by physical, mental, and emotional changes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

One of the two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response in the body.

Hypothalamus

A brain structure that helps maintain various bodily functions, including eating and hunger.

Acute Stress Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within a month after exposure to a traumatic event.