Mental Health / How poverty burdens the brain (Infographic)

Posted by Michel Cournoyer ⋅ January 2, 2014 ⋅ 9 Comments

Filed Under Mental health, Poverty

The poor often behave in less capable ways, which can further perpetuate poverty.

THEORY: Poverty reduces cognitive capacity because poverty-related concerns consume mental resources, leaving less for other tasks.

Source: SocialWorkDegreeCenter.comt

via How Poverty Burdens the Brain | Social Work Degree Center.

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