Question 1
Which is TRUE about infertility?
Assisted reproductive technology includes all fertility treatments in which both egg and sperm are handled.
Question 2
Population statistics reflect two important trends. These are: fertility rate; mortality rate
Question 3
The number of children born per 1,000 women aged 15-44 is called the: general fertility rate.
Question 4
Developed nations such as the United States, Canada, or in Western Europe tend to have __________fertility rates and __________ mortality rates. low; low
Question 5
Sophie just had a baby, and her government ensures that she has 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, with 3 additional years of unpaid leave if she wants it. Her husband also has 11 days of paid leave. What country does Sophie live in?
France
Question 6
The USDA estimates that it cost __________ in 2009 to raise one child to age 18.
$286 000
Question 7
A relationship in which one woman gives birth for another person or couple, who then adopts or takes legal custody of the child, is called: surrogacy. Question 8
Several fundamental changes are occurring with the value associated with having children. Which is NOT one of these changes?
People are having larger families after a 20-year decline in family size
Question 9
In 1970, the average age at which women had their first child was 21; today it is __________.
25
Question 10
When Thomas was adopted as an infant all birth information about his birth parents remained sealed. This is an example of: closed adoption.
Question 11
The average number of children born to women during their lifetimes is called the: total fertility rate.
Question 12
Which is TRUE about adoption?
Closed adoptions were popular in the past, but today adoptions are more likely to be open.
Question 13
The transition to parenthood: provides a good example of “doing gender.”
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