Which of the Following Is an Unintended Consequence of the Clean

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the Clean Development Mechanism?

• A) the potential for developing countries to earn carbon-offset credits
• B) the use of credit sales to fund renewable energy projects in developing countries
• C) the oppressive command and control regulations
• D) the purchase of carbon-offset credits by developed nations
• E) the overproduction of greenhouse gases in order to maximize profits by destroying them

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

Expanding the number of possible problem solutions; creative thinking that diverges in different directions.

Fixation

(1) in thinking, the inability to see a problem from a new perspective; an obstacle to problemsolving. (2) in personality theory, according to Freud, a lingering focus of pleasure-seeking the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the secondmonth

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

New Perspective

Fresh outlook or approach towards understanding or addressing an issue or concept.