What does Shipler refer to as the "American Myth"?
A) The notion that people who work hard and make the right decisions can achieve success
B) The notion that the poor are lazy and addicted to drugs
C) The notion that the poor are poor because they lack family planning skills
D) All of the above

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Shipler refers to the "American Myth" as the belief that hard work and making the right decisions will inevitably lead to success, which oversimplifies the complex socio-economic factors affecting poverty.

What Does Shipler Refer to as the "American Myth