Which of the Following Is True About Poor Populations

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about poor populations?

• A)There are fewer poor whites than poor blacks.
• B)The poor are disproportionately black and Hispanic.
• C)The poor are less likely to be children than the elderly.
• D)The poor are more likely to have graduated from high school.

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Definitions:

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Actions or behaviors that undermine one's own goals, success, or well-being, often as a result of internal conflicts or psychological issues.

Faulty Knowledge Or Strategies

Errors or inaccuracies in understanding or approach that can lead to suboptimal decisions or outcomes.

Fear Of Success

The apprehension or anxiety about the potential negative consequences of achieving one's goals or succeeding.

Tradeoffs

The compromise between two or more competing interests or values, where the gain of one necessitates the loss of another.