Due to Budget Cuts, a Community Has Reduced Its Garbage

question 12

Multiple Choice

Due to budget cuts, a community has reduced its garbage pickup frequency from twice a week to once a week. Because of this the population health nurse should be concerned about the potential increase in:

• A) Making the area look unsightly.
• B) Animal pests that could spread disease.
• C) The amount of trash generated per household.
• D) Spreading weeds from uncollected grass clippings.

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Definitions:

Catecholamine Level

The concentration of catecholamines (like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) in the body, important for stress response and mood regulation.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and energy level.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives, such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Reinforcement

In behaviorist psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.