The Official Poverty Level Is Based on Pretax Income Including

question 223

Multiple Choice

The official poverty level is based on pretax income including cash. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this official specification of poverty?

• A) This is a good definition of poverty since it is made up of the income from productive resources.
• B) This is not a good definition of poverty because our tax structure consists of different tax brackets based on income.
• C) This is not a good definition of poverty because it does not include in-kind subsidies.
• D) This is a good definition of poverty because it is easy to measure.

Recognize the role of culture in shaping human nature and behavior.

Identify the differences between human and animal sensory capabilities and preferences.

Understand the concept of trade-offs in decision making, particularly in a political context.

Distinguish between individual and group level theories of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Denial

Psychological defense mechanism in which the person refuses to acknowledge or recognize a threatening situation.

Psychological Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious distortions of a person’s perception of reality that reduce stress and anxiety.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the desires of the id, the values of the super-ego, and the realities of the external world.