Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree

Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Humans and the natural world are interdependent,

evolving together, influencing and relying on each

other.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Humans will eventually destroy the

natural world, leading to their own extinction.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Human survival depends upon

effective negotiation of

conflicts among members of the

species.

Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree

Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Human existence is a minor

occurrence in the greater scheme

of the earth.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Periodic mass extinctions are necessary to

cleanse the earth and start fresh.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Conflict is a necessary

constructive force in the evolution of

social and biological

complexity.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Humans are fundamentally

altruistic

(selfless; concerned with the welfare of

others).

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Hardship encourages

altruism.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Honesty is the best

policy.

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Strongly AgreeSomewhat Agree

Deception is an important quality for

evolutionary survival of a

species.