Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Question

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-Another conclusion drawn from the bar graph is that ______________.

• A) neither recycling, reducing consumption, nor finding alternative materials will keep prices from rising
• B) our collective use of metal resources is presently unsustainable
• C) we are using metals sustainably at present
• D) after 400 years all the metals shown will have entirely disappeared from the earth
• E) known global reserves are increasing to keep pace with consumption

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Definitions:

Denial and Repression

Defense mechanisms in psychology wherein denial involves refusing to acknowledge reality, while repression involves unconsciously blocking unpleasant thoughts and feelings.

Projection and Denial

Defense mechanisms; projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others, while denial involves refusing to acknowledge reality or facts.

Projection and Rationalization

Projection and rationalization are defense mechanisms; projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others, while rationalization involves justifying behaviors or feelings with seemingly logical reasons to avoid the true explanation.

Rationalization

A coping technique that involves providing logical or rational justifications for questionable behaviors or emotions to sidestep their real causes.