Which of the Following About Economic Growth Is True

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about economic growth is true?

• A)The rich countries are consistently getting richer, while the poor countries are getting poorer.
• B)No LDC was able to achieve a more rapid growth rate than the United States during the 1980 through 2009 period.
• C)The growth picture of LDCs is clearly one of diversity; some LDCs are growing rapidly, while others continue to stagnate.
• D)The fastest growing countries in the world are all high-income industrial economies.

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Definitions:

Centration

A cognitive development term referring to the tendency of children in the preoperational stage to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Piagetian Error

Mistakes made by children that reflect their stage of cognitive development, according to the theories of Jean Piaget; for example, misunderstanding conservation of quantity.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Focus on Appearance

The act of prioritizing or overly emphasizing the way one looks or presents themselves, often influenced by societal standards and perceptions.