Which of the Following Is the Best Argument for Pursuing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best argument for pursuing plant biotechnology?

• A) Genetically modified (GM) plants can provide greater plant productivity on the same amount of land.
• B) GM plants can reduce reliance on imported oil.
• C) Genetic engineering can decrease genetic diversity of crop plants making them more fit for their environment.
• D) Genetic engineering can make it easier to overcome pollination incompatibility.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior therapy that involves repeated association of an undesired behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the behavior.

Double-blind Procedure

A study design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias in research results.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist known for developing systematic desensitization, a process used to reduce phobias and anxieties.

Exposure Therapies

A set of therapeutic techniques used to treat fears and phobias by gradually exposing patients to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.