The Working Poor

question 47

Multiple Choice

The working poor:

• A)live primarily on welfare
• B)often work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet
• C)have average levels of literacy
• D)are mostly optimistic about the future

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Inconsistent Sense of Self

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Big 5 Personality Traits

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Inherited Predispositions

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