In Order to Dispose of Nuclear Waste Created by Power

question 42

Multiple Choice

In order to dispose of nuclear waste created by power plants around the country, the government buys land in Glowing Gulch, Idaho.Citizens of that town organize to block construction of the nuclear waste facility.Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The benefits of the nuclear waste facility are widespread.
• B)The costs of the nuclear waste facility are concentrated.
• C)The citizens of Glowing Gulch are a special-interest group.
• D)Consumers of the power generated at the nuclear plants are not likely to organize to support construction of the nuclear waste facility.
• E)The citizens of Glowing Gulch are equally concerned about all public issues.

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Definitions:

Neutral

Not favoring any side in a dispute, contest, or situation; unbiased or impartial.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between a conditioned stimulus and other stimuli that have not been paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Organism

A living entity capable of growth, reproduction, and often response to external stimuli, ranging from single-celled forms like bacteria to complex multicellular entities like humans and plants.