When Compared to the Past, the Gap Between Rich and Poor

question 5

Multiple Choice

When compared to the past, the gap between rich and poor nations today has

• A) shown no significant change
• B) gotten bigger.
• C) become inexistent.
• D) become balanced.
• E) gotten smaller.

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Definitions:

Cultural Patterns

The shared and learned behaviors, beliefs, and values that are characteristic of a particular society or community.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study accurately establishes a cause-effect relationship within its controlled variables.

Observer Bias

The distortion of measurement or perception due to the personal beliefs, expectations, or experiences of the researcher or observer.

Unusual Problems

Issues or difficulties that deviate from what is typically encountered or expected in everyday life or in standard diagnostic frameworks.