Define and explain the term ecocide, its relationship to war, and its consequences. Name two examples of it.
What will be an ideal response?
Vary. Ecocide is the mass destruction of ecosystems in war. The text lists examples of Agent Orange; the Rome plow; the burning of oil wells in Kuwait, the health risks associated with the use of depleted uranium weapons in Iraq (since the first Gulf War in 1991), and the destruction of the mountain gorilla habitat in Rwanda.
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Consider the following hypothesis: “H1: When travelers perceive their flight to be at low risk of cancellation due to weather, a loss-framed (vs. gain-framed) message will induce greater intentions to reschedule their flight a) with fee and b) with no fee.” This hypothesis only predicts which of the following?
a. manipulations b. main effects c. interaction effects d. outcomes
Which of the following is NOT one of the questions used in the Framework for Problem Analysis?
a. What are the characteristics of those experiencing the condition? b. What is the scale and distribution of the condition? c. How widely is the problem recognized? d. Which other social service organizations offer services for this condition?
Dysfunctions are the intended result of a particular function in society
a. true b. false
Explain the term consumer culture and explore its rise and negative effects. Why does the author suggest we might be in a postconsumer culture?
What will be an ideal response?