If the World Begins to Run Out of Oil, Which

question 235

Multiple Choice

If the world begins to run out of oil, which of the following statements would be incorrect?

• A) The relative price of oil would become very high.
• B) The world would run out of energy.
• C) Alternative energy sources would become economically viable.
• D) The cost of energy would rise.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus and consequently responds less to it over time.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, sex, or disability.

Extinction

Eliminating the conditioned response.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to the concept of the conditioned reflex.