Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Over one-half of Americans between the ages of 25 and 75 will spend at least one year in poverty during their lifetime.
• B)African Americans and Hispanic Americans have more than a 20 percent chance of living in poverty.
• C)White Americans have less than a 10 percent chance of being in poverty.
• D)Female-headed households have an almost 30 percent chance of being in poverty.
• E)All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior, decisions, and attitudes in a given context.

Entrapment

A psychological state in which an individual feels trapped by their circumstances, leading to feelings of helplessness and despair.

State of Tension

A psychological and physical condition resulting from the presence of stressors, leading to feelings of strain or pressure.

Incongruent

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; conflicting.