Of Great Importance to Demographers Is the Estimate of the Average

question 24

Multiple Choice

Of great importance to demographers is the estimate of the average number of children a woman will bear in her lifetime. This measure is called the:

• A) total fertility rate
• B) age-specific rate
• C) crude birth rate
• D) cohort approach rate
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Males and Females

The two primary categories of sex distinction in organisms, based on reproductive organs and functions.

Defensive Coping

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety, societal condemnation, or feelings of inferiority.

Successful Adjustment

The effective adaptation or coping of an individual in response to new or challenging circumstances, leading to a state of psychological well-being.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.