The Probability of a Child's Being Born with Down Syndrome

question 67

Multiple Choice

The probability of a child's being born with Down syndrome increases with

• A) alcohol or drug abuse.
• B) poor maternal prenatal care.
• C) the age of the parents.
• D) low socioeconomic status.

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Definitions:

Speculative Motive

The intention to hold cash or assets in anticipation of making profits from expected changes in their prices or exchange rates in the future.

Inflation

The pace at which the overall cost of goods and services increases, causing the value of money to decrease.

Money Supply

The total volume of economic monetary assets, such as cash, coins, and the balances in checking and savings accounts, at a specific period.

Currency

The system of money in general use in a specific country, consisting of banknotes and coins, that is accepted as a medium of exchange.