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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Differentiable

The ability of a product or service to be distinguished from others due to unique features or characteristics.

Geographic Segmentation

Segmentation that divides markets into groups such as nations, regions, states, and neighborhoods.

Customer Lifestyles

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Population Shifts

Changes in the size, location, age, or composition of a population over time.