Blacks Who Enter the Middle Class Face More of a Risk

question 15

Multiple Choice

Blacks who enter the middle class face more of a risk of falling backward. Why do Whites and Asian Americans fare better?

• A) more education and wealth
• B) ability to save and family assistance
• C) subjective factors
• D) meritocratic factors

Acknowledge the breadth of psychology fields as reflected in subdivisions within the APA.

Understand the role of industrial/organizational psychology in workplace dynamics.

Comprehend the role of social psychology in studying interpersonal relationships and group dynamics.

Distinguish experimental psychology's focus on fundamental psychological processes.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation or appraisal of one's own worth, value, or significance.

Negative Thoughts

Involves patterns of thinking that are pessimistic, self-critical, or defeatist, and can affect one's mood and mental health.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to improve mental health by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with healthier ones.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.