Final answer:
Option (5), The increased reliance on paid professionals for specialized skills is due to several factors such as distance from family, women working outside the home, advancements in transportation and communication, and urban development.
Step-by-step explanation:
Factors that contributed to the increased reliance on paid professionals for specialized skills include the distance from families and neighborhoods where care was traditionally given, women working outside the home and unable to care for sick family members, the reduced cost of consulting physicians due to advancements in transportation and communication, and urban development attracting more Americans.
The demand for high-skilled labor has risen significantly due to the explosion in new information and communications technologies which increased productivity, especially for high-skilled workers. In addition, globalization and the increase in international trade encouraged by these technologies have created more opportunities for high-skilled workers to sell their services globally, while lower-skilled workers face increased competition.
Technological advancements not only have made it easier to coordinate economic interactions globally but provided tools that facilitate telehealth and allow for immediate communication in emergencies, as seen in how fintech has influenced health outcomes such as infant mortality rates. Meanwhile, the shift from agrarian to industrial societies led to changes in the family structure and the roles of family members in providing care, thus influencing the reliance on outside professionals.