Problems Associated with Gemstones and Precious Metals Such as Gold

question 23

Multiple Choice

Problems associated with gemstones and precious metals such as gold and diamonds would not be attributed to which of the following?

• A)They are often used to finance violent civil wars.
• B)They are often used to finance terrorism.
• C)Their extraction often involves slave labor and torture.
• D)Their extraction often involves environmental destruction.
• E)Their distribution to developed nations is often banned.

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Definitions:

Change

The process or act of making or becoming different, which can occur in various contexts such as behavior, environment, or perception.

Cross-sectional Method

A research design that examines a group of individuals of different ages or stages at a single point in time.

Longitudinal Method

A developmental research method in which the same persons are observed repeatedly as they grow older; conceptually similar to a repeated measures design.

Developmental Change

The process of change or growth that occurs in organisms over time, often studied in psychology to understand how people evolve through different life stages.