Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science Quiz

According to the text, what percentage of Americans believe there is a scientific consensus about climate change?

• 45%

• 75%

• 60%

• 97%

What does psychologist Daniel Kahneman refer to as 'optimism bias'?

• Believing in the power of positive thinking

• Being overly confident in one's abilities

• Assuming lower risks for oneself than for others

• Ignoring all risks associated with climate change

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What is the main reason why some people choose to deny or ignore climate change according to sociologist Stanley Cohen?

• Personal beliefs

• Lack of knowledge

• Fear of the unknown

• Social conformity

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What does the text suggest is the biggest challenge in getting people to take action against climate change?

• Lack of scientific evidence

• Political disagreements

• Economic constraints

• Psychological barriers

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What is the main argument presented in the text regarding the human brain's response to climate change threats?

• The emotional brain is more powerful than the rational brain

• The rational brain always overrides the emotional brain

• The brain is not capable of processing threats effectively

• The brain is not affected by external threats

What does the text mention as a common reaction to familiar climate change threats?

• Indifference

• Immediate action

• Panic

• Denial

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What analogy is used in the text to describe climate change as a problem?

• A runaway train

• A sleeping giant

• A black cloud from 'Lost'

• A ticking time bomb

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What term is used in the text to describe the phenomenon where people view the world through specific frames based on their social groups?

• Groupthink

• Social bias

• Confirmation bias

• Frame of reference

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the text suggest is the main obstacle to addressing climate change?

• Psychological barriers

• Public awareness

• Lack of technology

• Political will

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What is the main message conveyed in the text regarding the human brain's evolution and response to modern threats?

• The brain struggles to adapt to modern threats due to its Stone Age origins

• The brain is not affected by modern threats

• The brain is immune to external influences

• The brain has evolved to effectively respond to modern threats

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