Why Are Population Pyramids Useful for Social Scientists

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why are population pyramids useful for social scientists?

• A) They find the midpoint of the range of ages in a population.
• B) They generate rough estimates of demand on social resources.
• C) They deliver full benefits of entitlement programs.
• D) They predict the timing and rate of population aging.

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Definitions:

Sexual Maturity

The stage in development when an individual becomes capable of reproductive sexual activity.

Conflict Behavior

Actions taken in response to perceived disagreements, competition, or threats, often resulting in confrontational or competitive interactions.

Successive Ambivalent Behavior

A pattern of behavior where an individual alternates between contrasting emotional responses or actions towards the same stimulus or situation.

Ethological Displacement

A behavior that occurs when an animal performs an irrelevant activity instead of the behavior typically expected in a particular situation, often due to high arousal or conflict.