Over the Last Decades, the Number of Facilities and Services

question 43

Multiple Choice

Over the last decades, the number of facilities and services caring for the elderly in the U.S. has

• A) declined by one-third
• B) increased by one-third
• C) remained steady
• D) declined by two-thirds

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Definitions:

Environment Influence

Environment influence refers to the impact that surroundings and conditions have on the development, behavior, and survival of organisms.

Population Differences

Variations between groups of organisms of the same species, which may be due to genetic factors, environmental conditions, or both, and can lead to adaptations.

Developmental Explanation

An approach explaining behaviors or traits by understanding the changes that occur in an organism from birth to maturation.

Environmental Determination

The process by which the environment shapes and influences the development and traits of organisms.