Later Age at Reproduction Lowers Population Levels in Two Ways

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Short Answer

Later age at reproduction lowers population levels in two ways. One, women have fewer children overall. What's the second way?

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Definitions:

Biological Relatives

Individuals who are related to one another by genetic connections, such as parents, siblings, and offspring.

Anxiously Reactive

Characterized by a heightened response to threats or stress, often resulting in excessive worry, fear, or apprehension.

Danger-Detection System

The psychological and physiological mechanisms in humans and animals that allow for the identification and response to threats.

Hyperactive

Exhibiting behavior marked by an excessive level of activity, restlessness, and difficulty in maintaining attention or staying still.