"If Income Were Redistributed in Favor of the Poor, We

question 30

Multiple Choice

"If income were redistributed in favor of the poor, we would eliminate scarcity." The preceding statement is

• A) essentially correct.
• B) incorrect because scarcity has already been eliminated among the poor in wealthy countries such as the United States.
• C) incorrect; it fails to recognize that poverty will be present as long as resources are scarce.
• D) incorrect; it confuses the elimination of poverty with the elimination of the constraint imposed by scarcity.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A foundational principle in client-centered therapy, emphasizing the therapist's acceptance and support of the client regardless of what the client says or does.

Consciousness Raising

An approach aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of a particular issue, often related to social injustices or inequalities, to stimulate action for change.

Impasses

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Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals ascribe their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or motives to another person.