Adam, a Student of Business Administration, Participates in a Debate

question 60

Multiple Choice

Adam, a student of business administration, participates in a debate competition about the role of foreign aid in alleviating poverty. If Adam's views are aligned with the views of economist Dambisa Moyo, which of the following arguments will Adam support?

• A) Foreign aid may undermine innovation in those countries that receive it.
• B) Foreign aid creates a natural, healthy reliance on foreign donors.
• C) Providing free education and healthcare facilities to the poverty-stricken countries is the key to alleviate poverty.
• D) Like a car with a dead battery, poor countries require a "jump start"-an infusion of foreign aid.

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Definitions:

Optimistic Explanatory Style

A cognitive approach where individuals attribute positive events to their own qualities and negative events to external factors, contributing to resilience and well-being.

Negative Events

Undesirable or harmful occurrences that can cause stress, sadness, or trauma, negatively impacting an individual's mental and emotional well-being.

Temporary

Lasting for only a limited period; not permanent.

Optimistic People

Individuals who generally expect positive outcomes and look at the brighter side of life.