Define and Give Examples of the Three Ethical Decision-Making Approaches

question 85

Essay

Define and give examples of the three ethical decision-making approaches.

Comprehend the obligations for discharging toxic substances and pollutant control.

Recognize the role and authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing wetlands.

Grasp the concepts of liability under environmental statutes such as CERCLA.

Interpret the responsibilities of new sources regarding pollution control equipment.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Revolution

A significant shift in psychology during the 1950s-1970s, emphasizing the study of the mind and mental processes over behaviorist approaches.

Human Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, and genetics.

Methods of Science

Systematic and empirical approaches to the investigation and understanding of phenomena, involving observation, hypothesis, and experimentation.

Respondent Conditioning

A form of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a reflexive response through conditioning, also known as classical conditioning.