Environmental Risk Transition Is Most Likely to Be Characterized By

question 10

Multiple Choice

Environmental risk transition is most likely to be characterized by:

• A) increasing levels of poor food, air, and water quality.
• B) increasing frequency of diarrhea caused by unsafe water.
• C) air pollution from poor-quality indoor fuels.
• D) control of household risks and creation of a new set of problems.
• E) increases in acute respiratory diseases.

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Definitions:

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, often made using predetermined rules or policies.

Escalation Of Commitment

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be a poor choice, often to justify previous investments.

Reality Checks

Moments or instances where one is forced to recognize the true nature of a situation, often contradicting prior beliefs or expectations.

Tacit Knowledge

Describes the unarticulated, intuitive, and acquired knowledge that people possess, which is often difficult to transfer to others without direct personal interaction or experience.