Which of These Might Be Considered a Positive Externality

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of these might be considered a positive externality?

• A) better fishing resulting from increased lake temperatures generated by a nearby power plant
• B) individuals who did not receive a flu shot yet did not catch the flu because those around them did receive the shot
• C) the pollination of an orange grove due to bees kept by a nearby beekeeper
• D) All of these may be viewed as positive externalities.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows through stages.

Preoperational Stage

The second of Piaget’s stages, characterized by illogical use of words and symbols, spotty logic, and egocentrism.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, characterized by coordination of sensory information and motor activity, early exploration of the environment, and lack of language.

Concrete Operational Stage

Piaget’s third stage, characterized by logical thought concerning tangible objects, conservation, and subjective morality.