Japan Has One of the World's Highest Life Expectancies

question 82

Multiple Choice

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies. However, it has experienced a net loss of population for many years, which is the result of declining birth and immigration rates. The population did rise in both 2008 and 2009, largely due to Japanese citizens abroad returning home. This data was likely analyzed by a

• A) demographer.
• B) social ecologist.
• C) environmental sociologist.
• D) nongovernmental organization.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Biological Needs

Essential requirements for the survival and physiological well-being of living organisms, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen.

Inhibit Emotional Reactions

The process of deliberately suppressing or regulating emotional responses to stimuli or situations.

Sensory Integration

The process by which the brain combines information taken in through the senses to make a whole, coherent picture of the environment.