Powerlessness is the inability to control the events that shape one's life. The poor lack economic recourses and are largely dependent on others for their needs. Their lack of power derives from their
A) lack of self-worth.
B) dependency.
C) alienation.
D) education.

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The question specifically states that the poor lack economic resources and are largely dependent on others for their needs, which leads to their powerlessness. Choice B best reflects this description of the poor's lack of power. Choice A (lack of self-worth) may be a contributing factor to powerlessness, but it is not the main cause as stated in the question. Choice C (alienation) and D (education) may also play a role in powerlessness, but they are not as directly linked to economic resources and dependency as choice B.

Powerlessness Is the Inability to Control the Events That Shape