You Are an American with a Lower Socioeconomic Status

question 46

Multiple Choice

You are an American with a lower socioeconomic status. You are a racial minority, live in public housing, and did finish high school but work at a physically labor-intensive job. You are supporting a family of four on your wages. It is likely that you:

• A) have a number of ailments, like arthritis and asthma.
• B) will have a slightly lower death rate.
• C) report having good physical well-being.
• D) engage in regular good health practices.
• E) No research has been done that would help us comment on your health status.

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Definitions:

Industriousness

Characterized by a hardworking and diligent nature, often focused toward achieving goals and productivity.

Self-Identity

An individual's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity).

Developmental Stages

Refers to the distinct phases of growth and development that an individual goes through from birth to adulthood, marked by specific milestones in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social abilities.

Social Environment

Encompasses the immediate physical surroundings, social relationships, and cultural milieus within which defined groups of people function and interact.