Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an Externality

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an externality?

• A) Carbon dioxide from energy generation that adds to the worldwide long-term greenhouse effect.
• B) Heat from a factory that makes the neighboring tomato patches more productive.
• C) A defective part that causes an automobile to break down three months after purchase.
• D) Acidic by-products of fossil fuel combustion that produce acid rain.

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Definitions:

Communication Avoidance

The practice of intentionally avoiding communication to reduce anxiety, conflict, or other negative outcomes.

Excessive Communication

The overabundance of messaging or information-sharing that can lead to misunderstandings or feeling overwhelmed.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, whether their own actions or those of others.

Communication Disruption

Any interference or breakdown in the process of conveying or receiving ideas, information, or messages.