Barbara firmly believes that poor people cannot help their situations because they have no control over having been taught low self-esteem and low motivation,they lack the ability to put off instant gratification,and they don't have a proper work ethic.Which of the following explanations does her thinking represent?

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Barbara's thinking aligns with the culture-of-poverty thesis, which suggests that poverty is a self-perpetuating culture that is transmitted from generation to generation, including values, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to ongoing poverty.

Barbara Firmly Believes That Poor People Cannot Help Their Situations