Single-Parent Families Have Become More Common in All Demographic Groups

question 9

Multiple Choice

Single-parent families have become more common in all demographic groups, with the greatest increases among

• A) African American and Asian families
• B) Highly-educated women and white families
• C) Less-educated women and African American families
• D) White and Asian families

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Definitions:

Metencephalon

Part of the vertebrate embryonic brain; gives rise to the cerebellum and pons.

Myelencephalon

Part of the vertebrate embryonic brain; gives rise to the medulla.

Cerebral Cortical Association

Areas of the cerebral cortex involved in complex cognitive processes, integrating information from different sensory modalities.

Sympathetic System

A system of the autonomic division of the nervous system; its general effect is to mobilize energy, especially during stressful situations; prepares the body for a fight, flight, or freeze response. Compare with parasympathetic system.