According to a meta-analysis of 74 families that examined the relationship between educational achievement and poverty, families who live in neighborhoods where poverty is high have children who
a. do poorly in school.
b. engage in disruptive behavior.
c. engage in risky health behavior.
d. have lower intelligence levels.
Answer: A
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