Scenario in May 2014, the European Union (EU)published a Report of of Population

question 39

Multiple Choice

Scenario
In May 2014, the European Union (EU) published a report of population structure and aging data that described growing trends of low birth rates and longer life expectancies in the EU. In their report, the EU described that due to these trends, some EU member states were beginning to demonstrate a population structure with many much-older individuals.
-Why might this changing population structure be a concern for EU leaders?

• A)Eventually greater resources will be needed to support a much larger and older generation, and this burden will fall on an increasingly smaller workforce.
• B)Eventually the EU population will exhibit a Type III survivorship curve.
• C)Eventually intraspecific competition for resources amongst the older members of the population will lead to a decrease in food and water availability.
• D)Eventually individuals of reproductive age will face a boom-and-bust population cycle.

Identify positive coping strategies and their impact on mental health.

Recognize historical and modern leading causes of death and illness.

Understand the role of social/environmental factors and personality traits in health psychology.

Acknowledge gender differences in coping strategies and stress responses.

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Definitions:

Motivated to Join

Refers to the intrinsic or extrinsic factors that drive an individual to become part of a group, organization, or movement.

Productivity, Quality, Service

Three critical performance indicators in business that encompass efficiency of operations, standards of products or services, and customer satisfaction.

Flexible

The ability to adapt to changes and respond effectively to new challenges, situations, and environments.

Innovative

Characterized by the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products; being creative and forward-thinking.