CONNECT: How Does Poverty Affect the Family System, Placing All Aspects of Development at Risk

Reading Reflection Questions for chapter 2

Choose and answer 2 of the following questions. Responses may be typed or legibly handwritten. Be sure to elaborate on your responses and provide details and examples where needed. You can earn up to 5 points for each of the 2 questions you answer.

1. CONNECT: How does poverty affect the family system, placing all aspects of development at risk? (pp. 64–65)

2. REFLECT: Review the discussion of cultural values and practices on page 66. Under what circumstances do you believe government should become involved in family life? (pp. 66–67)

3. REFLECT: What aspects of your own development—for example, interests, hobbies, college major, or vocational choice—are probably due to niche-picking? Explain. (p. 74)