Race and poverty are closely linked to
a. families headed by women.
b. marital status.
c. families headed by men.
d. social history.
Question 2
In addition to the theory that living in a poor section of a U.S. city can expose children to the stress of high crime rates, what has also been suggested as a way in which poverty could add to the rate of mental disorders?
a. Living a life of poverty is inherently stressful.
b. Living in poverty exposes people to higher rates of disease, prompting the occurrence of mental disorders.
c. People with mental disorders gravitate to poorer areas of cities.
d. Poor areas of U.S. cities lack adequate safety, leading to mental distress.
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