Which of the Following Would Be an Example of an External

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of an external benefit?

• A) More people start to ride the bus and as a result air pollution is reduced.
• B) Firms are able to reduce their costs of production by using a more efficient technology.
• C) The government requires polluting firms to pay a special tax.
• D) A firm has just gotten permission to open a landfill on property that is adjacent to your home.

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Definitions:

Verbal Compliments

Verbal compliments are expressions of praise or admiration communicated through spoken words to acknowledge someone's qualities or achievements.

Reinforcement Contingencies

The conditions or rules that determine whether responses lead to the presentation of reinforcers or not, influencing the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Desirable

Qualities or features that are attractive or worth having.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where rewards or punishments are given out unpredictably, significantly impacting behavior.