Generalizing from Research Described in the Text, About What Percent

question 68

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from research described in the text, about what percent of the adults in dual-earner families would you expect to report being "uncomfortable" about the wife's working outside the home?

• A) about 5%
• B) about 20%
• C) about 40%
• D) about 70%

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Definitions:

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Hypoventilation

A state of insufficient ventilation leading to an increase in blood carbon dioxide levels, which can disrupt the body's acid-base balance.

Rebreathing

Rebreathing is the process of inhaling the air that has been exhaled, which can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in oxygen levels in the body.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a major component of the blood's buffering system, helping to maintain the body's pH balance.