Some Environmentalists Argue That We Should Protect the Environment as Much

question 101

Multiple Choice

Some environmentalists argue that we should protect the environment as much as possible, regardless of cost. Which of the following is not a likely outcome of pursuing such a course of action?

• A)lower levels of nutrition, health care, and housing
• B)a lower standard of living
• C)slowing or reversing technological advancement
• D)the elimination of all pollution

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Definitions:

Cognitions

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Social Information-Processing

Model used to explain idiosyncratic ways of processing social information, such as use of a hostile attributional bias to interpret neutral social cues.

Aggressive Child

A child who exhibits frequent and intense instances of anger, hostility, or violence towards others.