Why Do So Many Development Attempts Fail

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why do so many development attempts fail?

• A) They are not planned to be responsive to local cultures.
• B) They often bring improvements that are costly and cannot be sustained.
• C) They often leave the environment neglected and degraded.
• D) With technological improvement, they often lead to fewer jobs and opportunities.
• E) All of the answers listed here are reasons why so many development attempts fail.

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Definitions:

Avoidant

A term often related to behavior or personality, indicating a tendency to withdraw from or avoid certain situations or interpersonal connections.

Passive

Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Primary Motivation

A fundamental drive or psychological need that propels an individual's behavior and actions.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.