In an Effort to Clean the Air, Many Communities Impose

question 124

Multiple Choice

In an effort to clean the air, many communities impose restrictions on the burning of garbage. This policy causes more garbage to be buried underground, potentially increasing groundwater contamination. What concept does this example represent?

• A) trade-offs
• B) marginal pollution
• C) sunk costs
• D) public provision

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Definitions:

Planning

The process of setting objectives, determining strategies to achieve them, and organizing activities to accomplish these objectives.

Health Action Process Approach

A psychological theory that models how people come to the decision to take action on their health and how they implement and maintain those actions.

Motivational Phase

In the health action process approach, the stage in which a person develops an intention to pursue a health-related goal.

Volitional Phase

The stage of decision-making or behavior that involves conscious choice and willful effort.