Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Poverty

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about poverty in Texas?

• A)Poverty is less prevalent than in the U.S. as a whole.
• B)Hispanics are about three times more likely to live in poverty than are Anglos.
• C)Considerably more African Americans than Hispanics live in poverty.
• D)About 8% of Texans live in poverty.
• E)The poverty rates for African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians are similar.

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Definitions:

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Target Behaviors

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Reciprocal Inhibition

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