The Red List of Threatened Species,compiled by the World Conservation

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Red List of Threatened Species,compiled by the World Conservation Union,gives details of 11,167 species of animals and plants that are known to be at risk of extinction.Among the 10 animals that are of most concern,because of their commercial value,is the hawksbill sea turtle,which is threatened because of the demand for its beautiful shell.The species is the sole source of "tortoiseshell" used to make curios and jewelry.Which of the following most closely explains/supports the information given above?

• A)Resources that generate external benefits are always overpriced.
• B)Resources are overused if private property rights over the resources are not ensured.
• C)Government intervention in the market for tortoiseshell will fail to rectify this market imperfection.
• D)A tax imposed by the government on the producers of curios will definitely prevent the extinction of hawksbill sea turtles.

Identify the role of myths about marriage and the family in society.

Analyze the reasons behind the lack of a universal definition of the family.

Evaluate the changes in parental involvement with children over time.

Study the reasons and implications of the increasing occurrence of extended families living together or nearby in industrialized societies.

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Definitions:

Normative Base

involves the standard or norm-based criteria or assumptions that underpin a theory, model, or approach.

Uniform Procedures

Standardized methods or processes that are consistently applied in various situations to ensure fairness, efficiency, or quality.

National Character

A set of personality traits and cultural norms thought to be prevalent among citizens of a particular nation.

Five-factor Model

A comprehensive framework for understanding personality, comprised of five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.