The Power of Prevention Was Made Clear by the 99

question 12

True/False

The power of prevention was made clear by the 99% drop in atmospheric lead emissions after lead in gasoline was banned in 1976.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Intelligence that reflects the ability to process information, particularly in novel or complex circumstances.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a specific way, using methods that have been successful in the past.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to think of alternative uses.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.