According to sociocultural theorists, the linkage between low socioeconomic status and severe behavior problems may be explained by the ______.

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The downward drift hypothesis suggests that individuals who experience severe behavior problems are more likely to have low socioeconomic status due to their inability to maintain stable employment, housing, and relationships. This downward drift may also contribute to the persistence of behavior problems over time.

According to Sociocultural Theorists, the Linkage Between Low Socioeconomic Status