The Phrase "The Modernization of Mortality" Refers to

question 51

Multiple Choice

The phrase "the modernization of mortality" refers to

• A)the general decline in mortality rates among infants and children in contemporary societies.
• B)the use of the "new reproductive technology" to abort unwanted fetuses.
• C)different patterns of mortality among the rich and the poor.
• D)the ageing of the populations of industrialized countries.
• E)the medical and scientific "takeover" of involvement in reproduction and mortality and decline of involvement of religion.

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Definitions:

Spanked

The act of hitting someone, usually a child, with an open hand as a form of punishment.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or gender.

Unwanted Behavior

Actions or reactions that are considered undesirable by society or a particular group, often leading to social or personal consequences.

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A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral psychology.