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TOTAL Chapter 1, Section 1
ASSESSMENT
Human Development Today and Its Origins
GUIDE
Learning Remember Understand Apply What Analyze It
Objective the Facts the You Know
Concepts
Learning Multiple Choice 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 19, 22 7, 14, 15, 28
Objective 12, 13, 20, 21, 16, 17, 18, 23,
1.1 24, 25, 26, 30 27, 29
Short Answer 75
Essay 80
Learning Multiple Choice 33, 34, 35, 38, 31, 32, 36 37
Objective 39
1.2 Short Answer
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 41, 44 40, 45 42, 43, 46
Objective Short Answer 76
1.3 Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 51, 53, 55, 56 47, 48, 52, 54, 49, 58 50
Objective 57
1.4 Short Answer 77
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 69, 70, 71
Objective 63, 64, 66, 67,
1.5 68
Short Answer 78
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 71, 73, 74 72
Objective Short Answer 79
1.6 Essay
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Section 1 Human Development Today and Its Origins
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The ways in which people grow and change biologically, cognitively, psychologically, and
socially across the life span are collectively referred to as __________.
a. human development
b. evolution
c. change
d. maturation
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: A Demographic Profile of Humanity
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
2. The total pattern of a group’s customs, beliefs, art, and technology is referred to as
__________.
a. clan
b. society
c. culture
d. beliefs
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: A Demographic Profile of Humanity
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
3. For most of history, the total human population was under __________ people.
a. 800,000
b. 1 million
c. 5 million
d. 10 million
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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4. Throughout most of human history, how many children did women typically have?
a. 1 to 2
b. 4 to 8
c. 7 to 10
d. 10 to 12
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
5. The human population began to increase noticeably around 10,000 years ago, due primarily
to ____________.
a. the discovery of medicine
b. the development of agriculture and the domestication of animals
c. people’s greater understanding of the mechanics of conception and childbirth
d. construction techniques that allowed for stronger homes that were better heated
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
6. When did the world population reach 500 million people?
a. 400 years ago
b. 1,000 years ago
c. 4,000 years ago
d. 10,000 years ago
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
7. Compared to the others, which event most contributed to the large increase in world
population that occurred around the 1800s to 1900s?
a. The average number of children per household increased from one to three children.
b. Fewer women were dying during childbirth because they waited longer to have children.
c. The domestication of animals finally provided a larger food supply.
d. Medical advances that eliminated or sharply reduced deadly diseases were introduced.
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
8. Between 1930 and 1999, the human population __________, from ________ to about
_________.
a. doubled; 4 billion; 8 billion
b. doubled; 1 billion; 2 billion
c. tripled; 2 billion; 6 billion
d. tripled; 1 billion; 3 billion
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
9. The total human population in 2024 was __________.
a. about 5 billion
b. 6.3 billion
c. close to 7 billion
d. over 7 billion
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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10. Based on statistics presented by the United Nations, how high is the human population
projected to be by the year 2100?
a. 8 billion
b. 9.3 billion
c. 10.4 billion
d. 13 billion
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
11. The total fertility rate (TFR) is defined as the number of __________.
a. births per woman
b. conceptions per woman
c. fetuses that were spontaneously aborted
d. women taking fertility drugs
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
12. What is the current total fertility rate (TFR) worldwide?
a. 1.4
b. 2.3
c. 4.2
d. 5.6
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
13. At what point does the total fertility rate (TFR) become the replacement rate of a stable
population?
a. 1.4
b. 2.1
c. 2.8
d. 3.2
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
14. If current trends continue, in what year will the worldwide total fertility rate (TFR) reach the
replacement rate of a stable population?
a. 2020
b. 2050
c. 2080
d. 3010
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.4 Apply psychological content to solve practical problems.
15. Which statement accurately describes the trend in the worldwide total fertility rate (TFR) that
has been occurring over the past decade?
a. The TFR has increased sharply.
b. The TFR has decreased sharply.
c. The TFR has held steady.
d. The TFR has increased gradually.
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.4 Apply psychological content to solve practical problems.
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16. Based on the most compelling statistical estimates, where will nearly all of the population
growth from now until the year 2100 take place?
a. industrialized developed countries
b. economically developing countries
c. globally emerging countries
d. South American countries
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
17. Which term is used to refer to the most affluent countries in the world?
a. affluent countries
b. developed countries
c. developing countries
d. population-rich countries
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
18. The United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and nearly all
the countries of Europe are examples of __________.
a. developed countries
b. developing countries
c. collective cultures
d. individualistic cultures
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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19. Your best friend Anaya lives in India, which is described as a country that has less wealth but
is experiencing rapid economic growth. Anaya lives in one of the world’s __________.
a. impoverished countries
b. developed countries
c. developing countries
d. low-income countries
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
20. Most of the people living in India live on an income of__________ a day.
a. less than fifty cents
b. about one dollar
c. less than seven dollars
d. about four dollars
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
21. Which statement accurately describes an aspect of the Indian population?
a. Three-fourths of Indian children are underweight and malnourished.
b. Only one-quarter of Indians survive until adolescence.
c. About half of Indian adolescents complete secondary school.
d. Two-thirds of the Indian population lives in urban areas.
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
22. Boris received a sizable amount of cash from his generous grandparents, and he wants to
invest it wisely. Being particularly interested in investing in countries that are leaders in
telecommunications and manufacturing, Boris is considering investing in __________, because
he knows that it is projected to have one of the world’s largest economies by the year 2075.
a. Canada
b. Brazil
c. Scotland
d. India
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Human Development A Cultural Approach, 4th edition Arnett
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
Purchase Guarantee
If you believe you have purchased the wrong file, don’t worry. Contact us anytime and we
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,Arnett/Jensen, Human Development, 4e Chapter 1
TOTAL Chapter 1, Section 1
ASSESSMENT
Human Development Today and Its Origins
GUIDE
Learning Remember Understand Apply What Analyze It
Objective the Facts the You Know
Concepts
Learning Multiple Choice 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 19, 22 7, 14, 15, 28
Objective 12, 13, 20, 21, 16, 17, 18, 23,
1.1 24, 25, 26, 30 27, 29
Short Answer 75
Essay 80
Learning Multiple Choice 33, 34, 35, 38, 31, 32, 36 37
Objective 39
1.2 Short Answer
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 41, 44 40, 45 42, 43, 46
Objective Short Answer 76
1.3 Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 51, 53, 55, 56 47, 48, 52, 54, 49, 58 50
Objective 57
1.4 Short Answer 77
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 69, 70, 71
Objective 63, 64, 66, 67,
1.5 68
Short Answer 78
Essay
Learning Multiple Choice 71, 73, 74 72
Objective Short Answer 79
1.6 Essay
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,Arnett/Jensen, Human Development, 4e Chapter 1
Section 1 Human Development Today and Its Origins
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The ways in which people grow and change biologically, cognitively, psychologically, and
socially across the life span are collectively referred to as __________.
a. human development
b. evolution
c. change
d. maturation
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: A Demographic Profile of Humanity
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
2. The total pattern of a group’s customs, beliefs, art, and technology is referred to as
__________.
a. clan
b. society
c. culture
d. beliefs
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: A Demographic Profile of Humanity
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
3. For most of history, the total human population was under __________ people.
a. 800,000
b. 1 million
c. 5 million
d. 10 million
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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4. Throughout most of human history, how many children did women typically have?
a. 1 to 2
b. 4 to 8
c. 7 to 10
d. 10 to 12
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
5. The human population began to increase noticeably around 10,000 years ago, due primarily
to ____________.
a. the discovery of medicine
b. the development of agriculture and the domestication of animals
c. people’s greater understanding of the mechanics of conception and childbirth
d. construction techniques that allowed for stronger homes that were better heated
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
6. When did the world population reach 500 million people?
a. 400 years ago
b. 1,000 years ago
c. 4,000 years ago
d. 10,000 years ago
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
7. Compared to the others, which event most contributed to the large increase in world
population that occurred around the 1800s to 1900s?
a. The average number of children per household increased from one to three children.
b. Fewer women were dying during childbirth because they waited longer to have children.
c. The domestication of animals finally provided a larger food supply.
d. Medical advances that eliminated or sharply reduced deadly diseases were introduced.
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
8. Between 1930 and 1999, the human population __________, from ________ to about
_________.
a. doubled; 4 billion; 8 billion
b. doubled; 1 billion; 2 billion
c. tripled; 2 billion; 6 billion
d. tripled; 1 billion; 3 billion
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
9. The total human population in 2024 was __________.
a. about 5 billion
b. 6.3 billion
c. close to 7 billion
d. over 7 billion
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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10. Based on statistics presented by the United Nations, how high is the human population
projected to be by the year 2100?
a. 8 billion
b. 9.3 billion
c. 10.4 billion
d. 13 billion
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
11. The total fertility rate (TFR) is defined as the number of __________.
a. births per woman
b. conceptions per woman
c. fetuses that were spontaneously aborted
d. women taking fertility drugs
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
12. What is the current total fertility rate (TFR) worldwide?
a. 1.4
b. 2.3
c. 4.2
d. 5.6
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
13. At what point does the total fertility rate (TFR) become the replacement rate of a stable
population?
a. 1.4
b. 2.1
c. 2.8
d. 3.2
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
14. If current trends continue, in what year will the worldwide total fertility rate (TFR) reach the
replacement rate of a stable population?
a. 2020
b. 2050
c. 2080
d. 3010
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.4 Apply psychological content to solve practical problems.
15. Which statement accurately describes the trend in the worldwide total fertility rate (TFR) that
has been occurring over the past decade?
a. The TFR has increased sharply.
b. The TFR has decreased sharply.
c. The TFR has held steady.
d. The TFR has increased gradually.
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Analyze It
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.4 Apply psychological content to solve practical problems.
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16. Based on the most compelling statistical estimates, where will nearly all of the population
growth from now until the year 2100 take place?
a. industrialized developed countries
b. economically developing countries
c. globally emerging countries
d. South American countries
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
17. Which term is used to refer to the most affluent countries in the world?
a. affluent countries
b. developed countries
c. developing countries
d. population-rich countries
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
18. The United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and nearly all
the countries of Europe are examples of __________.
a. developed countries
b. developing countries
c. collective cultures
d. individualistic cultures
Answer: a
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
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19. Your best friend Anaya lives in India, which is described as a country that has less wealth but
is experiencing rapid economic growth. Anaya lives in one of the world’s __________.
a. impoverished countries
b. developed countries
c. developing countries
d. low-income countries
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
20. Most of the people living in India live on an income of__________ a day.
a. less than fifty cents
b. about one dollar
c. less than seven dollars
d. about four dollars
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
21. Which statement accurately describes an aspect of the Indian population?
a. Three-fourths of Indian children are underweight and malnourished.
b. Only one-quarter of Indians survive until adolescence.
c. About half of Indian adolescents complete secondary school.
d. Two-thirds of the Indian population lives in urban areas.
Answer: c
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide,” and explain why
the United States is following a different demographic path than other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological
science.
22. Boris received a sizable amount of cash from his generous grandparents, and he wants to
invest it wisely. Being particularly interested in investing in countries that are leaders in
telecommunications and manufacturing, Boris is considering investing in __________, because
he knows that it is projected to have one of the world’s largest economies by the year 2075.
a. Canada
b. Brazil
c. Scotland
d. India
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