Prebendalism -A Form of Clientelism in Which Political Offices and State

question 4

Multiple Choice

Prebendalism -a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit-has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

• A) it has deepened the country's sectional cleavages.
• B) it has eroded the state's resources.
• C) it has expanded the class of individuals dependent upon state.
• D) it has weakened the power of the president.
• E) it has led to rampant corruption.

Analyze the role and effect of self-handicapping in personal psychology.

Differentiate between high and low self-esteem characteristics and their consequences on personal goals and perception.

Comprehend the mechanisms of the self-serving bias and its manifestations in personal success and failure.

Understand positive illusions and their impact on nondepressed individuals' outlook and behavior.

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Definitions:

Binet and Simon

Psychologists who developed the first intelligence test, which aimed to identify children with learning disabilities in the French school system.

Intelligence Tests

Standardized assessments designed to measure an individual's intellectual abilities and potential.

Creativity

The ability to generate novel and valuable ideas, solutions, or artistic expressions.

Cognitive Impairment

A decline in cognitive functions such as memory, decision-making, and attention, which may affect daily life and activities.