Evidence from Developing Countries Suggests That Fertility Rates Decline When

question 60

Multiple Choice

Evidence from developing countries suggests that fertility rates decline when _____.

• A)households are headed by women
• B)the composition of children in the population exceeds the young adults
• C)households are headed by men
• D)literacy among women declines
• E)women have employment opportunities outside their home.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in emotional processing, memory, and decision-making.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or the confidence in their own abilities and value.

Individualist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the autonomy and personal goals of the individual, often at the expense of collective goals.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.