Question

Scientific knowledge is generally considered to have a positive effect on society. In which situation would scientific knowledge most likely have a negative effect on society? if it is used to justify changes in medical practices if it results in new governmental regulations on industry if it takes years to become widely understood if it is misrepresented in order to influence public opinion

Answer 1

Scientific knowledge is defined as the knowledge of a person based on the methods and procedures of science rather than on unsupported beliefs.

The situation in which the scientific knowledge is most likely to have a negative effect on society is if it is misrepresented in order to influence public opinion.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Answer 2

It takes years to become widely understood if it is misrepresented in order to influence public opinion
It is the only one with bad effects since the others may be annoying but they would provide safety.
Im not leaning either way with this but global warming is not agreed on and many people will try to use that to influence people as an example