Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 354

Multiple Choice

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

• A) something obtainable at a zero price
• B) a lower crime rate for a community in which residents receive more education
• C) increased purchases of landscaping services by a homeowner that boost a neighbor's property value
• D) a discount for consumers buying in large quantity

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Definitions:

Defining Moments

Pivotal situations or decisions in a person’s life or career that significantly impact their future direction and personal narrative.

Displacement

An aggressive mechanism in which an individual directs his or her anger toward someone who is not the source of the conflict.

Bending Moments

A measure of the bending effect on an element due to external forces or moments applied to it, crucial in the design and analysis of structures.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or to maintain a sense of self-esteem.