Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 442

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The poverty line is a relative standard.
• B)More families are pushed above the poverty line as economic growth pushes the entire income distribution upward.
• C)Increasing income inequality reduces poverty.
• D)Economic growth, by definition, affects all families equally.

Understand the effects of deforestation on tropical rainforests and its global impacts.

Comprehend the main reasons for species extinction.

Distinguish between the direct and indirect values derived from biodiversity.

Understand the similarities and differences among various biomes and their adaptations to environmental conditions.

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Definitions:

Overjustification Effect

A psychological effect where introducing external rewards for an activity previously enjoyed for its own sake reduces intrinsic motivation to perform that activity.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that prioritizes human needs from the most basic (physiological) to higher-level needs (self-actualization).

Social Diffusion

The process by which attitudes, innovations, or behaviors spread within a population or social network.

Reference Group

Any group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, values, or attitudes, influencing decision-making and perceptions.