Thomas Malthus contended that human society could avoid the punishing effects (disease, famine) to population growth by taking steps to limit the number of births. He advised people to postpone marriage until they could provide for the children that would be born to them. For Malthus, this was an example of a:
A) negative check
B) positive check
C) preventive check
D) devastating check
E) random check

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Malthus referred to measures that limit births, such as postponing marriage, as "preventive checks" to control population growth and avoid the negative consequences of overpopulation.

Thomas Malthus Contended That Human Society Could Avoid the Punishing