Regarding the effects of poverty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. The stresses of poverty have not been shown to lead to marital problems or to less positive parenting.
b. In families who must cope with poverty, some degree of perceptual, intellectual, or emotional deprivation often occurs.
c. Extreme cases of poverty and emotional turmoil can increase the risk of mental illness and delinquent behavior.
d. Adults who grew up in poverty often remain trapped in a vicious cycle of continued poverty.


A

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