The Government Has Been Trying to Encourage the Use of Fuel-Efficient

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Multiple Choice

The government has been trying to encourage the use of fuel-efficient cars.One way it has been doing this has been by allowing fuel-efficient cars to use a separate highway lane.This encourages people to use fuel-efficient cars because

• A) those who place a high value on their scarce time may be encouraged to buy a fuel-efficient car to take advantage of the separate highway lane.
• B) those who place a low value on their scarce time may be encouraged to buy a fuel-efficient car to take advantage of the separate highway lane.
• C) those who are more concerned about the environment are also those who happen to place a high value on their time.
• D) those who purchase a fuel-efficient car are forced to pay more for a new car,and the use of the separate highway lane compensates them for this.
• E) those who purchase a fuel-efficient car are likely to be unhappy because it is less powerful or more cramped inside; use of the separate highway lane compensates them for this.

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Definitions:

Values

Fundamental beliefs or ideals shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not. They exert a major influence on the behavior of an individual and serve as broad guidelines in all situations.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of objects or organisms, often in response to external stimuli; in humans, it encompasses physical, psychological, and social actions.

Cultural Cohesion

The bonds that unite the members of a culture or group through shared values, beliefs, customs, and practices.

Culture Shock

A feeling of disorientation, uncertainty, or anxiety that people may experience when exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life.