Many Theorists Believe That the Basic Challenge of Modern Life

question 22

Multiple Choice

Many theorists believe that the basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

• A) cultural significance.
• B) a healthy leisure activity.
• C) meaning or a sense of direction.
• D) a significant other to share one's life.

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Definitions:

Pollution

is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse changes, affecting air, water, and land quality detrimentally.

Positive Externality

A benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that benefit.

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of industrial or commercial activity that affect other parties without being reflected in the costs of the goods or services involved.

Injunctions

Court orders requiring an individual, group, or organization to do or refrain from doing a particular act.