The Increase in Life Expectancy Has Been Most Significantly Influenced

question 38

Multiple Choice

The increase in life expectancy has been most significantly influenced by:

• A) crude longevity.
• B) declining fertility rates.
• C) increased fecundity.
• D) declining infant death rates.

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Definitions:

Newborns

Very young babies, typically considered to be in the first few weeks of life, characterized by rapid physical and neurological development.

Crying

The shedding of tears in response to an emotional state, physiological condition, or physical irritation of the eye.

Smiling

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth, often expressing happiness, pleasure, or amusement.

Trust Versus Mistrust

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the environment based on the consistency of care they receive.