Which risk factor is most likely to increase a child's vulnerability to psychopathology?
A) Chronic poverty
B) Impulsivity
C) Two-career families
D) Lack of siblings

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Chronic poverty has been consistently linked to a wide range of negative outcomes in children, including increased vulnerability to psychiatric disorders. Poverty can contribute to chronic stress, lack of access to healthcare and education, and increased exposure to violence and other risk factors. Impulsivity, two-career families, and lack of siblings may also have some impact on children's development, but their influence is generally not as strong or consistent as poverty.

Which Risk Factor Is Most Likely to Increase a Child's