Which Theory Suggests That People Who Begin Life with Greater

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

• A) convergence theory
• B) cumulative disadvantage theory
• C) contingent theory
• D) income disparity theory

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Definitions:

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood; the first number in a blood pressure reading.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health assessments and crucial for cardiovascular health.

Hypertension

A medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, often leading to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.

Arrhythmia

A condition involving irregular heartbeats, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic, potentially leading to health problems.