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:

Automatic Negative Thoughts

Involuntary and often irrational thoughts that are pessimistic or negative in nature, which can contribute to feelings of anxiety or depression.

Therapeutic

Related to the treatment and healing of disease or disorder, aiming to relieve symptoms and improve well-being.

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health professional specialized in cognitive therapy, focusing on identifying and changing negative thought patterns to improve mental health.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term in client-centered therapy for accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.