If Psychologists Discovered That People Who Live in Poverty Have

question 172

Multiple Choice

If psychologists discovered that people who live in poverty have more aggressive children than wealthy people,this would clearly indicate that

• A) poverty has a negative influence on children's behavior.
• B) the factors that lead to poverty also cause aggressive behavior.
• C) people's economic status and the aggressiveness of their children are negatively correlated.
• D) all of these statements are correct.

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