In Comparison to the Percent of Two-Parent Families in the U.S

question 37

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the percent of two-parent families in the U.S. living in poverty today, the percent of single-parent families headed by a father living in poverty is:

• A) slightly lower
• B) about the same
• C) about 10% higher
• D) nearly twice as high

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal and external processes that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or injury to others, driven by various factors including biological, psychological, and environmental influences.

Anhedonia

A condition characterized by a diminished ability to experience pleasure or interest in previously enjoyable activities.