The Nurse Manager Is Examining the Descriptive Statistics of Increasing

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is examining the descriptive statistics of increasing teen pregnancy rates in the community. Which inferential statistical research would the nurse manager find most useful in investigating the reasons for increased frequency of teen pregnancy?

• A) What providers do pregnant teens see for prenatal care?
• B) What are the ages of the parents of pregnant teens in the community?
• C) Do pregnant teens drink caffeinated beverages?
• D) What do pregnant teens do for recreation?

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Definitions:

Superoptimal Male Stimulus

Superoptimal male stimulus refers to exaggerated male traits beyond the natural range that can still trigger high levels of attraction or preference in female choice, observed in certain animal species.

Mating Behavior

The set of actions and patterns leading to sexual reproduction, influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or conditions that can provoke a response or reaction from living organisms.

Ethological Theory

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the genetic and biological bases of behavior, as observed in the natural environment.