Which of the Following Is a Factor in Explaining Why

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor in explaining why divorce rates increased so steeply in the 1960s and 1970s?

• A) Changes in the law made getting a divorce easier.
• B) Adults became less concerned about the welfare of their children.
• C) The stigma of divorce increased.
• D) A series of laws favoring generous alimony payments were passed,which motivated materialistic wives to leave their husbands in hopes of financial gain.

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Hypoparathyroidism

A condition characterized by an abnormally low production of parathyroid hormone, leading to low calcium levels in the blood and increased phosphorus levels.

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A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

GH Therapy

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An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can cause swelling in the neck and is usually due to iodine deficiency or thyroid disease.