Developed Countries That Have Already Undergone the Demographic Transition Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

Developed countries that have already undergone the demographic transition are going to experience a growth in the number of older people relative to younger people. This is called the:

• A) generation ratio.
• B) dependent-worker ratio.
• C) birth-death ratio.
• D) dependency ratio.

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, into memory.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting up to several seconds.

Long-Term Memory

Refers to the phase of memory responsible for storing information for an extended period, ranging from a few minutes to a lifetime.