Residents of Poor and Minority Communities Often Receive More Exposure

question 59

True/False

Residents of poor and minority communities often receive more exposure to environmental toxins than people who live in wealthier communities.

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Representativeness Heuristic

Assumption that any object (or person) sharing characteristics with the members of a particular category is also a member of that category.

Divergent

Thinking or problem solving that involves exploring many possible solutions; often associated with creativity.

Disordered

Characterized by disruption or dysfunction, especially in mental health, leading to distress or difficulty in functioning normally.