What Is the Most Likely Explanation for the Decrease in the Average

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely explanation for the decrease in the average age of onset for menarche over the past 100 years?

• A)better nutrition and medical care
• B)changes to hormone production due to environmental hazards
• C)increased acceptance of adolescent sexuality
• D)decreased separation of the societal roles of females and males

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Definitions:

Output Per Worker

The amount of goods or services produced divided by the number of employees, a measure of labor productivity.

Physical Capital

The tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value to an organization or society.

Capital Per Employee

A measure of how much capital investment is allocated per employee, indicating the level of investment in tools, technology, and equipment to enhance productivity.