In some less-developed nations, modernization is slowed by a. semi-peripheral nations. c. anti-modernization sentiments. b. longer life expectancies. d. weaker social relationships.

In some less-developed nations, modernization is slowed by A. "semi-peripheral nations". The semi-peripheral nations have a great deal of power over the peripheral nations, and can impact whether or not these peripheral nations enter into a modernized economy or not.