Define Environmental Costs and Identify the Four Categories of Environmental

question 31

Essay

Define environmental costs and identify the four categories of environmental costs. Give an example of each category.

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Definitions:

Bioecological Model

A theoretical model that emphasizes the importance of biological systems and the ecological environment in the development of individuals, proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner.

Microsystems

Microsystems are immediate environments or contexts in which an individual actively participates, such as family, school, or peer groups, influencing their development.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which outlines a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Pyramid

A structure or concept that is shaped or organized in a way that resembles a geometric pyramid, often representing hierarchical layers.