Convergence in Output Growth Between Less Advanced and Advanced Countries

question 66

Multiple Choice

Convergence in output growth between less advanced and advanced countries is attributable to:

• A) technological catch- up.
• B) technological destruction.
• C) technological creation.
• D) the technological frontier.
• E) the technological gap.

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Definitions:

Motivated Forgetting

A psychological theory suggesting individuals may unconsciously forget memories that cause stress or anxiety.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of general facts, meanings, concepts, and knowledge about the external world.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory related to consciously recalling facts and experiences.

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that does not require conscious thought to retrieve, often involving skills and routine procedures that are performed automatically.