Which of the Following Statements About China Is Not True

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about China is not true?

• A)Many countries oppose an agreement to limit greenhouse emissions that does not constrain China as much as everyone else.
• B)China regards further economic growth as essential to raising its standard of living; this makes it unlikely that the leadership will consider limiting fossil fuel emissions.
• C)Many countries are concerned that they will be economically disadvantaged if China is not limited in the production of greenhouse gas emissions.
• D)China has minimal ability to grow economically because of strict environmental protections.

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Definitions:

Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within a group or society, often unspoken and learned through social interaction.

Reactance Theory

Suggests that individuals may react against threats to their freedom of choice by doing the opposite of what they are being pushed towards, to reassert their autonomy.

Plan A

The primary strategy or course of action intended to achieve a specific goal before any alternatives are considered.

Likely

Having a high probability of occurring or being true.