The Feeling of Sorrow or Concern for a Distressed or Needy

question 11

Multiple Choice

The feeling of sorrow or concern for a distressed or needy person is:

• A)compassion
• B)empathy
• C)sympathy
• D)benevolence

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Definitions:

Glocalization

The process of reflecting and adapting global practices to fit local needs, customs, and environments, blending global and local perspectives.

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that societies progress through similar stages of development towards becoming modern societies, characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and increased living standards.

Dependency Theory

A sociological theory proposing that resources flow from a "periphery" of poor and underdeveloped states to a "core" of wealthy states, enriching the latter at the expense of the former.

Transnational Corporations

Business entities that operate in multiple countries, extending their operations beyond their country of origin through global networks of production and distribution.