People Tend to Blame Negative Experiences on ________ Rather Than

question 24

Multiple Choice

People tend to blame negative experiences on ________ rather than recognizing the role of ________.

• A) their own personalities; external factors
• B) luck; their own personalities
• C) external factors; their own personalities
• D) external factors; luck

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Definitions:

Environmental Racism

Any environmental policy or practice that negatively affects individuals, groups, or communities because of their race or ethnicity.

Environmental Justice

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Corporate Welfare

Financial aid and benefits provided by the government to corporations, often criticized as favoritism towards big business.

Grassroots Environmentalism

Beginning in the 1980s, the fourth stage of the environmental movement; distinguished by the diversity of its members and belief in citizen participation in environmental decision making.