Which of the Following Statements About Parenthood in the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parenthood in the United States today is true?

• A) The vast majority of married people embrace parenthood as one of life's most meaningful experiences.
• B) Just under 50 percent of married couples bear children, and they tend to be older when they have their first child.
• C) The average number of children per woman is currently 3.1 in the United States.
• D) Whether a woman is employed at all has more impact on childbearing than her occupation.

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Definitions:

Bad Faith Bargaining

Negotiating with no real intention to reach a settlement or agreement, characterized by deceptive or dishonest practices.

Bargaining Environment

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Reservation Points

In negotiation, the minimum or worst outcome each party is willing to accept before walking away from the table.

Industrial Relations

The study of labor-management relations, including the negotiation of wages, work conditions, union activities, and the roles of government policies on the labor market.