Name one function of poverty described in the text, and briefly discuss how the poor in the world and the poor in the U.S. serve that function.
What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What has research determined is the difference in English fluency between children born in the United States and children brought to the country before the age of four?
a. Children born in the United States had a significantly higher probability of being fluent in English than those who immigrated at a young age. b. Children born in the United States had a slightly higher probability of being fluent in English than those who immigrated at a young age. c. Children born in the United States had no discernible difference in English fluency than those who immigrated at a young age. d. Children born in the United States had no discernible difference in English fluency than those who immigrated at a young age when their parents were proficient English speakers.
Which of these was not one of the three reasons given for why we focus so much attention on drug use by athletes?
A. The athletes may be endangering their health. B. Drugs may give an unfair advantage and diminish the sport. C. Athletes make so much money. D. They are seen as role models for youth.
Unhappy couples often have better conflict resolution than happy couples.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)