Praxis II: Sociology Exam Prep

Answer - D - The actual biological potential to give birth is fertility.

Key Takeaway: Fertility refers to the actual biological capability of giving birth. Fertility is typically measured by the “fertility rate,” which is the number of children that are born per couple within a given population. Human fertility can be positively or negatively affected by a huge number of factors, including: age, timing, economics, emotions, nutrition, culture, etc.