What Was the Central Premise of Raúl Prebisch's Dependency Theory

question 46

Multiple Choice

What was the central premise of Raúl Prebisch's dependency theory?

• A) That many countries remained borrowers of capital and technology and producers of primary commodities
• B) That many countries were dependent on the military power of the United States
• C) That newly independent countries were dependent on great leadership
• D) That many nations depended on the generosity of the international community

Explain the theories of language development, including learning theory, nativist theory, and the effectiveness of baby signing.

Analyze the significance of infant-directed speech and its universality.

Understand the difference between direct observation and reasoning in acquiring knowledge.

Identify and construct basic logical structures, including premises and conclusions in arguments.

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