Modernization Refers to the

question 47

Multiple Choice

Modernization refers to the

• A)elimination of old housing and its replacement with modern skyscrapers.
• B)process by which a society moves from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies.
• C)colonial domination of Third World nations by Western powers.
• D)process of development that,at this time,has occurred only in core nations such as England,France,Japan,and the U.S.

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Definitions:

Developmental Norm

A benchmark in child development that outlines typical milestones or behaviors at various ages.

Achieves

Accomplishes or succeeds in bringing about a desired result or reaching a target.

Deformities

Abnormalities in the form or shape of a part of the body, often resulting from genetic factors, trauma, or disease.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and offensive term formerly used to describe individuals with significantly below-average cognitive ability and limitations in daily functioning; now more appropriately referred to as intellectual disability.