Which of the Following Ideas Is NOT Part of the Dominant

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas is NOT part of the Dominant Social Paradigm described by Pirages and Erlich (1974) ?

• A)Humans are not exempt from natural constraints.
• B)Economic growth is always good, and always possible.
• C)Individuals have the right to develop land for personal profit.
• D)Science and technology will solve any problems caused by human activities.

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Definitions:

Obsession

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

Repetitive and irrational behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Repeatedly Washing

Often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this behavior involves the compulsive urge to wash one's hands or objects to alleviate distress or anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.