Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true ?

• A) Emissions-trading is trading that allows firms to buy and sell the right to pollute.
• B) The Coase Theorem is the proposition that private markets can rarely ever achieve social efficiency.
• C) The free-rider problem refers to those who ride on public transit systems without paying.
• D) Government failure has never occurred in the United States.

Grasp the concept of the you-viewpoint and its application in positive message framing.

Distinguish between formal and informal language in written business communication.

Understand methods to communicate negative information positively.

Recognize how placement within a document affects the emphasis of information.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

An event or item that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal after a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Pleasant Stimulus

A pleasant stimulus is any event, object, or situation that produces a positive emotional response or feeling of enjoyment.

Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur after cessation or reduction in intake of a substance that the body has become dependent upon, like drugs or alcohol.