The Dramatic Drop in the Fertility Rate in Japan Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

The dramatic drop in the fertility rate in Japan can be attributed to all but which one of the following factors?

• A)the fall of the ie family system
• B)the rise of the breadwinner system
• C)equal opportunity for women in labor market
• D)the rise of the "parasite single"

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Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget, where children aged 2-7 years are capable of using symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Fluid Intelligence

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Critical Period

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