Dale is 12 years old and is being raised by a single mother who recently lost her job. Dale and his mom are nowhomeless and experiencing poverty for the first time. Chip is 6 years old. He is being raised by an unemployedsingle father. Chip and his father have been living in poverty since Chip's birth. According to research on poverty,who is more at risk for negative consequences pertaining to health, cognitive development, and schoolachievement?

A. Dale only 
B. Chip only
C. Both Dale and Chip
D. Neither Dale nor Chip, because they are being raised by a parent


Answer: B

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