Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why Natural

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why natural resources tend to help dictators stay in power?

• A) Oil revenue helps keep taxes down.
• B) Dictators can hide information about the country's finances.
• C) Oil revenue helps buy the loyalty of the military.
• D) Oil revenue increases demands for accountability and representation.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

In Vivo Treatment

A form of therapy or treatment conducted in the natural environment of the patient, as opposed to a laboratory or other controlled setting.

Phobias

Extreme, irrational fears of specific objects, creatures, or situations that lead to significant anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Stimulants

A class of drugs that have a stimulating or arousing effect on the central nervous system, and create their effects by influencing the rate of uptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin at receptor sites in the brain.