Dematerialization, the Progressive Decrease in the Size and Weight of a Product

question 7

Multiple Choice

Dematerialization, the progressive decrease in the size and weight of a product, with a lifespan comparable to previous products, is an example of ___.

• A)stimulus marketing
• B)shrinking economy
• C)source reduction
• D)the waste reduction Act
• E)consumer extortion

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Definitions:

Preganglionic Axons

Axons of nerve cells that originate in the central nervous system and extend to a ganglion, transmitting nerve impulses.

Sympathetic Chain

A part of the sympathetic nervous system consisting of a series of interconnected ganglia located along the vertebral column.

ANS

Autonomic Nervous System; a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Involuntary Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including those of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system. It's also known as the autonomic nervous system.