Dependency Theory Asserts That High Poverty in Poor Countries Is

question 14

True/False

Dependency theory asserts that high poverty in poor countries is primarily caused by their inability to free themselves from dependence on rich, industrialized nations.

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Definitions:

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that under appropriate conditions, interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.

Equal Status

A principle suggesting that greater interaction between groups under conditions of equal status will reduce prejudice and improve relations among them.

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitudes directed towards others, often stemming from anger or antagonism.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific framework that explains the diversity of life on Earth through the processes of natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift.