How Does Poverty Adversely Affect the Behavior and Development of Adolescents

question 69

Multiple Choice

How does poverty adversely affect the behavior and development of adolescents?

• A) Social problems are contagious and can spread from one adolescent to another.
• B) Poverty in neighborhoods breeds social isolation.
• C) Adolescents growing up in poverty are more likely to be exposed to violence.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Infant Attachment Styles

Patterns of attachment behaviors exhibited by infants towards their caregivers, influencing their emotional and social development.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task.

Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and operated by one individual, where there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity.

Competitor

A person or organization that is in the same industry or field and is in competition for the same market share.