The process in which a society moves from a situation of high fertility rates and low life expectancy to one of low fertility rates and high life expectancy is called __________.

A. reduced fertility
B. demographic changes
C. demographic transition
D. LDC watch


Answer: C

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A. "hooking up." B. finding someone. C. dating. D. "hanging out."

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In a society marked by organic solidarity,

A. individuals play a great variety of different roles, and unity is based on role differentiation. B. the roles people play are very similar. C. individuals share the same values and hold the same things sacred. D. there is a complete lack of collective consciousness.

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In the context of interpersonal relationships, researchers have found that shift work tends to ________.

A. improve quantity and quality of parent-child interaction B. raise marital happiness and interaction C. decrease problems such as conflict over sexual and child-rearing matters D. increase conflict in the family

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Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from:

A) Hypercalcemia. B) Estrogen deficiency. C) Phosphate excess. D) Vitamin

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