A Comparison of Census Bureau Data from 1970 and 2003

question 86

True/False

A comparison of Census Bureau data from 1970 and 2003 shows that there has been a significant increase in the percentage of U.S. households comprising a married couple with their own children under eighteen years of age.

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Definitions:

Personality Inventories

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

A self-report questionnaire that assesses the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.

Depressive Symptoms

Signs and symptoms associated with depression, including persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, changes in weight, and difficulty sleeping.

General Distress

A non-specific symptom frequently encountered in psychological disorders, characterized by feelings of discomfort, unhappiness, or emotional suffering.