The Belief That All of Life Is Interconnected and That

question 3

Multiple Choice

The belief that all of life is interconnected and that humans need to respect the balance of life means that __________.

• A) animals should be used to serve human beings
• B) humans are superior to all other life forms
• C) human should care for one another and make use of the earth's resources
• D) humans should exploit the earth's resources to their advantage
• E) humans should respect the earth and all creatures, treating them with care (APPLY;

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Definitions:

Sanction

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule, or an official approval or endorsement of an action.

Informal Norm

Unwritten and unofficial rules and behaviors that are understood and followed by members of a society without formal instruction.

Formal Sanctions

Official and authorized penalties or rewards imposed by a governing body or institution to enforce rules or laws.

Mores

Social norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance, guiding the moral and ethical behavior within a society.