Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 537

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A college student buys a new car when she graduates.
• B)The mayor of a small town plants flowers in the city park.
• C)Local high school teachers have pizza delivered every Friday for lunch.
• D)An avid fisherman buys new fishing gear for his next fishing trip.

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Definitions:

Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning that delivers a reward after a variable or fixed interval of time has passed.

Operant Response Rates

The rate at which an organism performs a behavior that is reinforced by a consequence in a given period, used in operant conditioning research.

Personal Freedom

The liberty of individuals to pursue their own interests and choices without undue interference or restriction from societal norms or government.

Pleasure-Seeking Tendencies

The inclination towards behaviors or activities that provide immediate gratification or enjoyment.