Bernice Returns to the Darkened Theater After Visiting the Concession

question 50

Multiple Choice

Bernice returns to the darkened theater after visiting the concession stand and finds that she cannot see well enough to find her seat. What is she experiencing?

• A) Temporary blindness
• B) Light adaptation
• C) Dark adaptation
• D) An abundance of ganglion cells in her retina

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

A designated threshold that defines the minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country.

Culture Of Poverty

A theory that suggests poverty creates a unique set of values, beliefs, and behaviors in the poor that contribute to the perpetuation of their economic disadvantage.

Poverty

A socio-economic condition characterized by a lack of basic resources needed to maintain a healthy and standard living, such as food, shelter, and access to healthcare.

Social Stratification

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