In Center for Biological Diversity V

question 160

Multiple Choice

In Center for Biological Diversity v.Marina Point Development Assoc. ,involving a development on a lake that received needed permits to proceed,the court held that the opposition by the Center for Biological Diversity:

• A)no longer mattered,as it participated in the permit process,and that was ended
• B)was appropriate to continue monitoring performance,but since the developer was in compliance with the permits,it could not block progress
• C)meant the permits would be cancelled,as the Center was not allowed to participate in the permit consideration process
• D)was beyond what was allowed by law,which imposed needless costs on the developer,so it would pay the attorney fees the developer incurred
• E)none of the other choices

Recognize the difference between appealing to emotion and making a logical argument.

Understand the concept of ad hominem fallacy and its impact on the credibility of an argument.

Understand the fallacy of appeal to authority and when an authority is not qualified.

Recognize the significance of an expert's objectivity in strengthening their testimony.

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Definitions:

Impulse Control

The ability of an individual to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act.

Pent-up Emotions

Emotions that have been suppressed or not expressed, often leading to increased tension or stress.

Adaptive Coping

Strategies that are effectively used to manage or reduce stress through positive actions, thought processes, and emotional responses.

Constructive Coping

Efforts to deal with stressful events that are judged to be relatively healthful.