Growing Up in Poverty Is Associated with a Number of Difficulties

question 60

Multiple Choice

Growing up in poverty is associated with a number of difficulties, but the most clearly documented negative effect of poverty is its relationship with

• A) inadequate social and emotional development.
• B) growth retardation and chronic illness.
• C) deficits in cognitive functioning and academic achievement.
• D) depression and anxiety disorders.

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Oral Modifications

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Person-In-Situation Schema

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Knowledge Framework

A structured system of understanding that organizes and categorizes information or concepts to facilitate learning and comprehension.

Sequence Of Events

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