Which of the Following Has Caused Much of the Increase

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has caused much of the increase in the proportion of single adults?

• A) loss of faith in the institution of marriage
• B) people marrying at a higher median age
• C) society's positive view toward cohabitation
• D) fewer young people willing to assume the financial burdens associated with marriage

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task in the environment while ignoring other irrelevant information.

Sensory Deprivation

The absence of normal levels of sensory stimulation.

Sensory Deprivation

Sensory deprivation is the intentional reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, which can lead to unique cognitive and perceptual experiences.

Visual Hallucinations

Perceptions of seeing something that is not present in reality, often occurring in conditions affecting the brain such as schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease.