Modernization theory assumes which of the following?
a. Democracy is the natural outcome of political evolution.
b. Socialism is the best political system for the poorest nations.
c. Economic development will bring greater economic equality.
d. Class warfare will become more common as capitalism spreads.
Question 2
Which of these is a major drawback of using rational-choice theory to explain a political situation?
a. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone will make clear and well-reasoned decisions, which is not realistic.
b. Rational choice theory involves the use of complex modeling software, which can few political scientists understand.c. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone has equal resources, which only applies to a limited set of circumstances.
d. Rational choice theory requires putting experimental subjects through a complex simulation, which can be both expensive and time-consuming.
Dentition, as illustrated in Knight's Sketches in Natural History
When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster
Natural selection acts on genetic variation
Evidence of natural selection: Canis lupus familiaris
Set-Point Theory
The four identity statuses proposed by Marcia, based on Erikson's theory