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Which characteristic best describes an ecocentric Environmental Value System?

Prioritization of social and spiritual dimensions alongside ecology (correct)
Focus on technological advancement and consumerism
Emphasis on maximizing economic output
Viewing nature as a resource for human use

An anthropocentric Environmental Value System promotes the belief that nature has intrinsic value independent of human needs.

False (B)

What is a primary belief of ecocentric Environmental Value Systems?

Nature should be central to humanity's values and decision-making.

An ecocentric EVS emphasizes _________ and self-restraint in human behavior.

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Match the following Environmental Value Systems with their key characteristics:

<p>Ecocentric = Nature-centered worldview Anthropocentric = Human-centered worldview Technocentric = Technology-focused solutions Biocentric = Focus on the rights of living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ecocentric EVS

A worldview that prioritizes the well-being of the natural world, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things.

Anthropocentric EVS

A worldview that emphasizes the importance of human well-being, often putting human needs above the needs of the environment.

Technocentric EVS

A worldview that focuses on technology's potential to solve environmental problems, often promoting further innovation and development.

Environmental Value System (EVS)

A system influenced by various factors that shapes how individuals or groups perceive and evaluate environmental issues.

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Ecocentric VS: Preservation

An EVS that emphasizes the preservation of natural processes and ecosystems, often advocating for minimal human impact on the environment.

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Environmental Value System (EVS)

An Environmental Value System (EVS) is a worldview that shapes how individuals or groups perceive and evaluate environmental problems.
It's a model influenced by inputs, affecting decisions and evaluations based on its premises, values, and arguments.

Characteristics of EVS Types

Ecocentric EVS

Focus: Nature is central, integrating social, spiritual, and environmental dimensions.
Emphasis: Ecology and nature are paramount, adapting to natural systems and minimizing disturbance to ecosystem processes.
Approach: Preemptive measures to prevent environmental problems.
Resource View: Natural resources are finite.
Consumerism: Opposes consumerism.
Technology: Distrusts large-scale modern technology.
Values: A less materialistic approach, greater self-sufficiency, biorights (rights of nature), education, and self-restraint in human action.
Example: Deep ecology movement, environmental activism promoting biodiversity conservation.

Anthropocentric EVS

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Technocentric EVS

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Test your knowledge about Environmental Value Systems (EVS), focusing on the ecocentric approach and its characteristics. Understand how different worldviews shape our perceptions of environmental issues and the importance of ecology in decision-making.