Which of These Is an Example of a Temporary Cultural

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a temporary cultural barrier to solving a problem at hand?

• A) Many people do not believe that disease can be transmitted through water.
• B) People in many cultures do not value health the way we do in the West.
• C) A group of people may not be interested in a change that conflicts with their religious views.
• D) Legal or ethnic limitations prevent the planned change from taking effect.

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Definitions:

Equity

Fairness or justice in the way people are treated, or the ownership interest of shareholders in a company.

Efficiency

The optimal production and distribution of resources in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society or an economy.

Total Surplus

A measure of society's overall net advantage resulting from the consumption and production of a good or service, comprised of both consumer and producer surplus.

Fire Marshal

An official responsible for enforcing fire safety codes and regulations, as well as investigating fires to determine their cause.