World Growth Data Shows That from 1960 to 2011

question 17

Multiple Choice

World growth data shows that from 1960 to 2011:

• A)the US and other OECD countries grew at moderate rates.
• B)sub-Saharan African countries grew at low rates or declined.
• C)some countries particularly East Asian countries grew rapidly.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A behavioral response aimed to prevent an unpleasant outcome or stimulus, often developed as a coping mechanism in both humans and animals.

Feared Stimulus

A specific object, situation, or activity that elicits a strong fear response due to conditioning or traumatic experiences.

Exposure

In psychology, a treatment method aimed at reducing fear and anxiety by gradually and repeatedly presenting the feared object or context without any danger.