Regarding the Effects of Poverty, Which of the Following Statements

question 478

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of poverty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The stresses of poverty have not been shown to lead to marital problems or to less positive parenting.
• B)Poverty can affect a child's physical and cognitive development.
• C)Extreme cases of poverty and emotional turmoil can increase the risk of mental illness and delinquent behavior.
• D)Adults who grew up in poverty often remain trapped in a vicious cycle of continued poverty.

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