Who First Developed the Concept of a Culture of Poverty

question 53

Multiple Choice

Who first developed the concept of a culture of poverty?

• A) Ovide Mercredi,then-chief of the Assembly of First Nations
• B) John Porter,a Canadian sociologist
• C) Oscar Lewis,an American anthropologist
• D) Pierre Bourdieu,a French sociologist

Recognize different perspectives on the cause of substance abuse, including biological, sociocultural, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic views.

Examine the evidence for genetic contributions to substance use disorders.

Evaluate the likelihood of polydrug use among users of specific drugs.

Describe the immediate physiological risks associated with overdose of specific substances.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The going rate for an asset or service available for exchange in the open market.

Equity

The value of an asset after deducting the value of liabilities, representing ownership interest in a company or property.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Debt/Equity Ratio

A fiscal ratio that reflects the comparative amount of equity from shareholders and borrowed funds utilized to support a company's resources.