According to the Empirical Evidence from Tests of the Effects

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to the empirical evidence from tests of the effects of regime type on government performance, does democracy seem to be a necessary or a sufficient condition for ensuring a high level of material well-being for a country's citizens?

• A) Necessary
• B) Sufficient

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Definitions:

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a method of psychotherapy originating from the theories of Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes influencing behavior.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often through art, drama, or music.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings.

Personality

An individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting, which differs from one person to another.