Women in Some Villages on the Islands of Micronesia, on the Islands

question 119

Multiple Choice

Women in some villages on the islands of Micronesia, on the islands of the Caribbean, and in Gambia have been found to have more births and more surviving children when which of the following conditions is met?

• A) the firstborn child is a son
• B) the firstborn child is a daughter
• C) when the women live in nuclear families
• D) when there is no-nonsense parenting

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Definitions:

Ought-Actual Discrepancy

The gap between how individuals believe they should be (ought self) and how they actually perceive themselves (actual self), potentially leading to stress or discomfort.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge and recognition of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Emotional Reactions

Human responses to internal or external events characterized by intense feelings, which can influence thoughts and behavior.

Ought-Actual Discrepancy

The gap between an individual's perception of their current state (actual) and how they think they should be (ought), which can lead to emotional distress.