As You Go Down the Social-Class Ladder, What Happens to Your

question 52

Multiple Choice

As you go down the social-class ladder, what happens to your mental health?

• A) It improves.
• B) It stays the same.
• C) There is no change.
• D) It worsens.

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Definitions:

Ritalin

A stimulant medication commonly prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and certain sleep disorders, known for its ability to increase attention and control behavior.

Suicide Rates

The proportion of individuals in a population who take their own lives, often measured per 100,000 people per year.

Unemployment

A lack of job opportunities for individuals who are actively searching for work.

Attempt Suicide

The act of intentionally trying to end one's own life.