What Were Some of the Problems Found in the Slums

question 23

Multiple Choice

What were some of the problems found in the slums in the late 1800s and early 1900s where children lived?

• A) health problems
• B) overcrowding
• C) crime
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which individuals avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Anticipatory Excuses

Refers to justifications provided in advance of an action to preemptively excuse or rationalize possible failure or poor performance.

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Social Categorization

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics such as nationality, race, or gender.