A Problem with the Dependency Ratio Is That It _____

question 62

Multiple Choice

A problem with the dependency ratio is that it _____.

• A) assumes that people over age 64 are dependent
• B) demonstrates that people over age 80 are the fastest growing segment of the population
• C) will not be 1:1 worldwide until 2065
• D) does not account for children under age 15

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Definitions:

Novelty Avoidance

The behavioral trait of preferring familiar objects and environments over new ones.

Habituation

The psychological process where an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Visual-recognition Memory

The ability to recognize previously encountered visual stimuli and differentiate them from new stimuli.

Visual Preference

An individual's leaning or affinity towards certain visual elements over others, which can influence perception and choices.