Which of the Following Statements Below Best Characterizes American Households

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements below best characterizes American households?

• A) The number of Americans living in multigenerational households has been declining for several decades.
• B) Young college graduates are moving back into their parents' homes in unprecedented numbers,as they face bleak job prospects.
• C) The declining immigrant population has contributed to the decline in multigenerational households.
• D) The number of grandparents living with and raising their grandchildren has declined steadily since the 1990s.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for voluntary movement, speech, and complex thought processes.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Spinal Cord

The central nerve column that runs down the back and transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building blocks of the nervous system.