Scenario: Donna Bader, Globalization Opponent

question 7

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Donna Bader, Globalization Opponent
Donna Bader spent her final year at college studying the effect of various economic factors on the economy of developing nations. Based on the results of her study, she concluded that globalization does these countries more harm than good.
-Which of the following statements,if true,weakens her argument?

• A) The employment rate of developed nations has been declining because of international outsourcing.
• B) With the exposure to new technology and cultural trends, the standard of living in developing countries has improved.
• C) People in high-wage countries often can't afford hospital care without financial assistance.
• D) Labor market flexibility across the world has seen little improvement over the last decade.

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Definitions:

Activating event

In cognitive behavioral therapy, an event that triggers a cognitive or emotional response, leading to specific behavioral outcomes.

Control

In experimental research, it refers to the standard against which the effects of a test are compared.

Avoiding coping

A coping strategy where an individual avoids facing a problem or situation, thus delaying dealing with the stress it causes.

Alarm stage

The initial reaction of the body's stress response, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.