The Text Points Out That Solid-Waste Dump Sites Are Often

question 37

Multiple Choice

The text points out that solid-waste dump sites are often located near low-income neighborhoods on the outskirts of metropolitan regions or in rural areas.This practice has been referred to as environmental __________.

• A)discrimination
• B)prejudice
• C)ethnocentrism
• D)racism
• E)ethnic slurring

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The force exerted by peers that motivates us to alter our conduct to achieve their liking and acceptance.

Yawns

Involuntary actions that involve opening the mouth widely and inhaling deeply, often triggered by fatigue or boredom.

Studying

The act of devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge on a subject, especially through reading, research, or practice.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals in a group share and mirror emotions or moods, often leading to a common mood within the group.