Many External Costs Occur Because

question 30

Multiple Choice

Many external costs occur because

• A) people do not pay the true cost of using a resource.
• B) people do not pay the private cost of using a resource.
• C) companies do not pay the market price for natural resources.
• D) companies pay more than the true cost of using a resource.

Understand the fundamental concepts and characteristic assumptions of behaviorism.

Identify the differences between radical and methodological behaviorists.

Recognize the importance of the environment and past experiences in shaping behavior according to behaviorists.

Distinguish between intervening variables and observable measures in behaviorist research.

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Definitions:

Type A Behavior

A personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Anger

A powerful sense of anger and hostility triggered by what is seen as an unfair act or offense.

Impatience

A feeling of annoyance or anxiety when faced with delay, demonstrating a lack of tolerance for waiting or enduring something, often leading to hasty actions or decisions.

Harlow's Study

A series of experiments by psychologist Harry Harlow focusing on the importance of caregiving and companionship in the social and cognitive development of monkeys.