Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an Externality

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an externality?

• A) Drunk drivers raise everyone's auto insurance premiums.
• B) The price of lumber increases as lumberjacks' wages increase.
• C) The neighbor's beautiful front yard increases your home value.
• D) Someone drives a car that emits thick black smoke.
• E) People who live near a bakery enjoy the smell of baked bread.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desired stimulus is removed following unwanted behavior, with the goal of decreasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Interval Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where rewards are given after a variable or fixed duration of time has passed.

Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster learning.