One Criticism of Dependency Theory Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

One criticism of dependency theory is:

• A)that it lacks an historical focus.
• B)that it has little to say about the role of rich countries.
• C)that it blames poor countries for their own poverty.
• D)treating global wealth as a zero-sum so that one country benefits only at the expense of another.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that increases alertness, mobilizes energy, and prepares the body for action.

Opiate Receptors

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THC Receptors

Particular receptors in the nervous system that interact with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis.

Brain Areas

Specific regions within the brain responsible for different functions, such as emotion, decision-making, memory, and language processing.