Even in the face of overwhelming evidence and a broad consensus by the world scientific community, some influential people still insist on denying climate change and have attracted a considerable following. This example illustrates that
A. the evidence is not conclusive.
B. there is a broad conspiracy.
C. all problems are socially constructed.
D. the problem is not significant.
Answer: C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to the text's discussion of the United States and the world environment __________
a. there is not that much difference in living standards between the United States and most other countries b. most Americans eat a much larger proportion of grain than meat in their diets c. energy resources and consumption are equally distributed throughout the world d. All of the above e. None of the above
In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory:
a. the sequence of stages is interchangeable b. exchange is an important element. c. "role" refers to the way each person acts on his or her values. d. "stimulus" refers to factors that keep an established relationship going.
In the 1960s, African American students and sympathetic whites used sit-ins to call attention to racial injustice and demanded social change. When these types of protests escalate into violent confrontations, these groups become __________ crowds
a. conventional b. deviant c. acting d. aggressive