Which Demographic and Social Changes Are Intensifying Demands on Families

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which demographic and social changes are intensifying demands on families to provide more complex care?

• A) rapid growth of the oldest-old with acute illnesses
• B) increased nuclear family structures
• C) declining racial and economic inequities
• D) more women employed outside the home

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficients

A numerical measure that represents the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event or action directly results in the occurrence of another.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables, often denoted as "r".

Illusory Correlations

The experience of detecting associations among factors (usually persons, activities, or behaviors) even in the absence of a genuine relationship.