A Basic Need Can Make Itself Felt by Either External

question 7

Multiple Choice

A basic need can make itself felt by either external or internal stimuli.What would be an example of external stimuli?

• A)A television advertisement for hamburgers
• B)Thinking about food and feeling hungry
• C)Having a respiratory infection and finding it difficult to breathe
• D)Deferring the need for independence during an acute illness

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Definitions:

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change and harm to ecosystems and human health.

Negative Externality

A cost experienced by a third party who did not choose to incur that cost, often related to environmental, social, or health issues.

Uncompensated Cost

Costs that occur when an action has effects, positive or negative, on third parties without those parties being compensated.

Social Cost

The total cost of an activity, including both private costs borne by the producer and external costs suffered by others.