Energy Policies That Promote the Use of Renewable-Energy Resources

question 77

Multiple Choice

Energy policies that promote the use of renewable-energy resources

• A)and oil and gas exploration are the most promising ways to address global climate change.
• B)and efficiency will automatically reduce the generation of greenhouse gases.
• C)increase the demand for fossil fuels and require the importation of oil to most countries.
• D)hurt the poorest families and discourage economic growth in developing countries.

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Definitions:

Persuasion Strategies

Persuasion strategies are techniques designed to change the beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors of others in a particular direction.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort felt at conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading to an alteration in one of the conflicting factors.

Door-in-the-face Technique

A persuasion strategy where a large, likely-to-be-rejected request is followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Election Sign

A physical marker or poster designed to promote or indicate support for a particular candidate or political position during electoral campaigns.