Because of his father's antisocial behaviors, Nico's dad has had difficulties keeping good jobs. His family lives in a poor neighborhood and has much financial difficulty. Based on everyone's negativity, he believes the world is against him. He hangs with the wrong kids and displays much of the aggressive and antisocial behaviors. This is an example of:

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This scenario describes downward social drift, which is the process of individuals moving from a higher social class to a lower social class due to the difficulties associated with mental illness or other adversities. Nico's father's antisocial behaviors likely contributed to the family's financial difficulties and exclusion from societal practices, leading them to reside in a poor neighborhood and, consequently, exposing Nico to negative influences. This environment can contribute to the development of aggressive or antisocial behaviors in Nico as well, perpetuating the cycle of downward social drift.

Because of His Father's Antisocial Behaviors, Nico's Dad Has Had