A Disproportionate Share of Polluting Factories, Hazardous Waste Dumps, Incinerators

question 42

Multiple Choice

A disproportionate share of polluting factories, hazardous waste dumps, incinerators, and landfills in the U.S.are located in communities populated by all of the following, except

• A)African Americans
• B)Asian Americans
• C)Caucasians
• D)Latinos
• E)working poor

---

Definitions:

Shameful Actions

Behaviors that an individual feels a deep sense of shame or guilt about, often due to societal or personal standards of morality and ethics.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing another’s behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition.

Assigned Roles

Specific responsibilities or parts given to individuals in a group or team context, often determining their function within the group.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics of individuals that influence their behavior across different situations and time.