Karl Ran Across a Report That Focused on the Possible

question 67

Multiple Choice

Karl ran across a report that focused on the possible adverse reactions to nonbiodegradable pesticides. According to the text, it was likely written during which wave of environmentalism?

• A)the first wave
• B)the second wave
• C) the third wave
• D) the fourth wave

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Definitions:

Persuasion Tactics

Strategies or methods employed to influence others' attitudes, beliefs, or actions towards a particular viewpoint or decision.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people that often ignore individual differences.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept involving the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, leading to an alteration in one or more of these beliefs to reduce the discomfort.