Pete Throws Leftover Bread onto His Front Lawn Because He

question 17

Multiple Choice

Pete throws leftover bread onto his front lawn because he enjoys watching the pigeons feeding. His neighbor John is not happy about the pigeons, since they leave a mess on his property. This is an example of:

• A) a negative externality.
• B) a public good.
• C) privatization.
• D) third-party benefits.
• E) well-defined property rights.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Therapists

Professionals who treat mental health disorders by focusing on modifying dysfunctional behaviors through various techniques and interventions.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a set of theories in psychology that focus on unconscious processes influencing behavior and thoughts.

Rational-emotive Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by confronting irrational beliefs and changing them into rational ones.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychological treatment approach that addresses problematic thoughts and behaviors through a goal-oriented process.