According to Rainwater, which of the following is true of the depressive strategy of survival?
A. It involves incorporation of a safe strategy, and all the poor adopt it.
B. It involves actions such as gaining the affection of a female, wearing dramatic clothes, or winning a gambling bet.
C. It involves withdrawal and isolation and characterizes a great number of the poor as they grow older.
D. It involves manipulating others and making oneself appealing through various means.
Answer: C
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