Which of the Following Is an Example of an External

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an external cost?

• A) a grove of trees planted in a park in Seattle
• B) a library built in Philadelphia
• C) a new, faster computer chip
• D) an oil spill off the coast of South America
• E) a student graduating from college

Examine specific societal structures and cultural narratives that shape perceptions of aging and the elderly.

Understand the role of the hypothalamus in controlling basic bodily functions such as eating, drinking, and temperature regulation.

Recognize the functions of the hippocampus, especially its role in memory and navigation.

Distinguish between different divisions of the nervous system and their functions.

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Definitions:

Sociology

is the study of social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept often used to describe the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Sexual Gratification

The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction resulting from sexual activities or thoughts.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals in that society.