Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 442

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The poverty line is a relative standard.
• B)More families are pushed above the poverty line as economic growth pushes the entire income distribution upward.
• C)Increasing income inequality reduces poverty.
• D)Economic growth, by definition, affects all families equally.

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Definitions:

Escape Behavior

A response designed to avoid an unpleasant situation or outcome, often seen in the context of avoiding negative reinforcement.

Two-Factor Theory

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Contingency Theory

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Maximization Theory

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