Look at Figure 1, below.

-Is Figure 1(a) or Figure 1(b) most consistent with classical modernization theory?
A) Figure 1(a)
B) Figure 1(b)
C) neither

Question

Look at Figure 1, below.
 
-Is Figure 1(a) or Figure 1(b) most consistent with classical modernization theory?
A) Figure 1(a) 
B) Figure 1(b) 
C) neither

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Classical modernization theory posits a linear progression from traditional societies to modern ones, with economic development as the key driver. Figure 1(a) shows a clear progression from low-income to high-income countries, which is consistent with this theory. Figure 1(b) does not show a clear progression, as some high-income countries are in the bottom half of the graph, and some low-income countries are in the top half.

Look at Figure 1, Below