The Resource Curse Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

The resource curse is:

• A) the curse that countries that have an abundance of resources tend to have lower economic growth compared to countries with fewer natural resources.
• B) the curse that countries that have fewer resources tend to have lower economic growth compared to countries with abundant natural resources.
• C) the curse of many developing countries-they have few natural resources and their economies cannot grow.
• D) an economic theory that has yet to be developed because there are no examples in the real world.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors as the primary subject matter and views all behaviors as responses to stimuli in the environment, with little emphasis on mental states.

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specialized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Clinical Psychologists

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