In Order to Solve the Problem of Overpopulation and the Resulting

question 4

Multiple Choice

In order to solve the problem of overpopulation and the resulting food shortages, while also recognizing the church's ban on artificial methods of birth control, women in late 19th century Ireland did NOT marry before the age of 30. Of what phenomenon is this is an example?

• A) breakdown of institutional networks
• B) ecological effects of a changing environment
• C) interrelatedness of cultural forces
• D) historical influences of religion Applied

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Definitions:

Individual

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Golden Mean

In Aristotelian ethics, the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency, representing balance and moral virtue.

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The ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on experience and understanding, particularly in everyday matters.

Thinking Process

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