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. Poverty can affect a child's physical and cognitive development.
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.
ANSWER: a
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