The Term Demographic Transition Refers to ____

question 53

Multiple Choice

The term demographic transition refers to ____.

• A) a requirement for a population to reach a specific size before it becomes stable
• B) the slowing down in the growth of a population as it approaches the carrying capacity
• C) the decline in death rates followed by decline in birth rates when a country becomes industrialized
• D) the decline in death rates followed by a decline in birth rates that occurred when the germ theory of disease was discovered
• E) a stabilization of crude birth rates

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Definitions:

Cry

The act of shedding tears as an emotional response or due to irritation of the eyes.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, language, or objects to represent something abstract, such as an idea or concept.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work on the cognitive development of children.

Language Development

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language during their lifetime.