Tommy Thinks That Changes in Population Are the Result of Industrialization

question 124

Multiple Choice

Tommy thinks that changes in population are the result of industrialization and the shifts in cultural values that accompany it. Which theory is he most likely to support?

• A) Malthusian theory
• B) Marxist theory
• C) demographic transition theory
• D) modernization theory

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Theory

A systematic set of ideas intended to explain facts or phenomena, serving as a foundation for further investigation.

Normative-stage Model

A theory suggesting that human development proceeds through a series of predetermined stages associated with specific ages.

Timing-of-events Model

A statistical method used to analyze the occurrence and timing of particular events within a given timeframe, often employed in economics and social sciences to understand decision-making processes.