Asserting that "the poor are poor because they are not bright enough to succeed" might be said by a __________.
A) social Darwinist
B) sociologist
C) person who focuses on institutionalized deviance
D) system blamer

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Social Darwinists apply the concept of "survival of the fittest" to social and economic issues, often suggesting that wealth and success are signs of inherent superiority, including intelligence. This perspective can lead to the belief that the poor are in their situation due to their own deficiencies, such as a lack of intelligence.

Asserting That "The Poor Are Poor Because They Are Not