CH 11- Poverty

Question 1

The Bell Curve Thesis blames poverty on:

Answer 1

Genetics

Question 2

This suggests that the poor are deviant and dangerous

Answer 2

Underclass

Question 3

If I measured poverty based on what people made compared to the average rent for the region in question, this would be a measure of:

Answer 3

Relative Poverty

Question 4

deprivation due to economic
circumstances that is severe enough that the individual in this condition cannot live with dignity in his or her society.

Answer 4

poverty

Question 5

objective measure usually
based on resources required for food.

Answer 5

absolute poverty

Question 6

subjective measure based on a
percentage of the median income in a given area.

Answer 6

relative poverty