A family with little money lives in a neighborhood in which others have even less financial means. As a result, the family does not feel as bad as they would if they lived in a wealthier area. This is an example of ______.

A. absolute poverty
B. abject poverty
C. relative poverty
D. social poverty


Answer: C

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