Which of the Following Is an Example of an Externality

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an externality?

• A)Drug abuse affecting David's health
• B)Sara taking a break from work
• C)A transaction between two parties, affecting them alone
• D)Tom's smoking affecting his roommate's health

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An unconditioned response is a naturally occurring response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without the need for learning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a natural response becomes associated with a previously neutral stimulus through pairing.

Spatial Cognitive Skills

Abilities that allow individuals to perceive, analyze, and understand spatial relationships in their environment, crucial for tasks like navigation, geometry, and visual arts.

Psychological Principles

Fundamental truths or laws that underpin the understanding and analysis of the mind and behaviors in humans and animals.