Imagine That Your Class Just Finished Discussing All of the Ways

question 89

Essay

Imagine that your class just finished discussing all of the ways that poverty negatively affects development. After the discussion, one of your peers turns to you and asks, "Why do people need to continue studying poverty? Don't we already know it's bad? Why is neighborhood research so complicated? Can we just use the funds that currently support this type of research to relocate families living in impoverished neighborhoods to more advantaged neighborhoods?" What would you tell your classmate?

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Definitions:

Social Releaser

A stimulus originating from one individual that triggers a social response or behavior in another individual.

Male Courtship Ritual

Involves the behaviors and activities performed by males in a species to attract a mate.

Consummatory

Relating to the completion of an action or process, such as the act of consuming food or drink.

Appetitive

Refers to behaviors or processes associated with seeking out and approaching positive or desired stimuli.