A Deep Ecology Worldview Would Support All of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

A deep ecology worldview would support all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)Nonhuman life forms have value that is independent of the usefulness they may have for narrow human purposes.
• B)The richness and diversity of life contribute to the flourishing of life on Earth and humans have no right to reduce this richness and diversity except to satisfy vital needs.
• C)The inherent responsibility of individuals to implement changes in society so that humans can flourish.
• D)A spiritual respect for life reflected in appreciating quality of life rather than adhering to a high standard of living.

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Definitions:

Hearing Impairment

A partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears, ranging from mild to profound hearing loss.

Degenerative Joint Disease

Another term for osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time.

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result; mainly affects weight-bearing joints and is more common in women, the overweight, and older people.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or lack of enthusiasm for activities, leading to considerable disruption in everyday functioning.