Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Dependency Theory

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of dependency theory?

• A)Present-day exploitation originated in colonial relationships.
• B)Affluent countries encourage and support industrial,technological,and economic development in poorer countries.
• C)Prices on the global market for human and natural resources held by poor states are intentionally kept low to benefit high-income states.
• D)Multinational corporations reap profits from the cheap labor and raw materials of poor countries.

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Definitions:

Dull His Feelings

"Dull His Feelings" suggests an attempt to numb or suppress one's emotional responses, often through the use of substances or other coping mechanisms.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A rule or plan for determining the timing and frequency of reinforcement (rewards or punishments) in order to modify behavior.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of response following the reinforcement.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective for maintaining strong and steady response rates.