When Confronted with the Choice of Economic Growth or Environmental

question 30

Multiple Choice

When confronted with the choice of economic growth or environmental protection,

• A) Western Hemisphere nations tried to adopt a balanced policy.
• B) some nations chose growth over protection.
• C) all nations chose environmental protection.
• D) all nations chose economic growth.
• E) nations did not make a conscious choice between the two.

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Definitions:

Seldom Resist Change

This phrase implies an unusual tendency or situation where individuals or groups infrequently oppose or challenge alterations in their environment or standard procedures.

Moderate Identity Gap

The state in which there is a discernible but not overwhelming difference between an individual's personal identity and their perceived social identity.

Acceptance of Change

The willingness or ability of individuals and organizations to adapt to new conditions, innovations, or transformations.

Unfreezing

The initial stage in the change process where existing patterns are destabilized or questioned to prepare for the introduction of new ways of functioning.