Which of the Following Best Describes a Negative Externality

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a negative externality?

• A) Your neighbor loves to bake bread and always brings you a loaf fresh and hot from the oven.
• B) Your neighbor has an ornamental pond that breeds mosquitoes.
• C) Your neighbor has invested in beautiful landscaping, increasing the value of all of the houses on the block.
• D) Your neighbor has a pool and has given you an open invitation to come over and swim.

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Definitions:

Existentialism

A philosophical theory focusing on individual freedom, choice, and existence, emphasizing the unique experience of the individual.

Positive Psychologists

Specialists in the field of psychology who focus on studying and fostering the strengths, virtues, and happiness that contribute to human flourishing.

Gestalt Theorists

Psychologists who emphasize that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, and focus on patterns and human perceptual capabilities.

Humanists

Individuals who focus on human values and concerns, advocating for human welfare and emphasizing the importance of human dignity, capabilities, and potential.