Which of the Following Contributed Most to the Large Increases

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed most to the large increases in poverty since 1960?

• A) increases in air pollution and other externalities
• B) federal government budget deficits
• C) the increase in the number of elderly individuals
• D) rising poverty rates among households headed by females
• E) the increase in the number of households headed by females

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling responses.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect signals from damaged tissue and transmit information about pain to the nervous system.

Pain-Triggering Signals

Neurological transmissions that inform the brain of potential harm, leading to the experience of pain.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that blocks or allows pain signals to proceed to the brain.