According to demographic transition theory, which of the following is a characteristic of early industrial society?
A) The total fertility rate of a population at this stage is between 1.8 and 2.1.
B) Couples may have large numbers of children because they fear many of them will die.
C) Most couples adopt birth control methods to limit the number of children.
D) The decrease in child care responsibilities enables women to work outside the home.
E) Women tend to be well-educated and have full-time jobs or careers.

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In early industrial society, high infant mortality rates often lead couples to have more children in anticipation that some will not survive to adulthood. This reflects the demographic transition theory's stage where mortality rates begin to fall, but fertility rates remain high due to cultural and economic factors.

According to Demographic Transition Theory, Which of the Following Is