Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 244

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?

• A) A Japanese company begins to produce cars, which causes American workers to lose their jobs.
• B) An employee of a chemical company spills acid on his arm, causing severe damage.
• C) John plants fruit trees in his front yard, which attracts bees, which sting neighbor Mary.
• D) Sally buys coffee at McDonald's, spills some on her, and burns her arm.
• E) Jack attempts to fix his roof, falls off, and breaks his leg.

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Definitions:

Emotional Flatness

A condition where an individual experiences a lack of emotional reactivity, often feeling numb or detached from emotions.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Schizophrenia

A psychotic disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized and incoherent speech, inappropriate behavior, and cognitive impairments.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.