Negative Externalities Are Created When

question 57

Multiple Choice

Negative externalities are created when

• A) an increase in the price of butterfat drives up the price of ice cream.
• B) a driver leaves his car in a parking space after the meter expires and receives a ticket.
• C) a driver drives recklessly on a busy highway.
• D) a driver pulls over to help a stranded motorist fix a flat tire.

Recognize and describe thought disturbances and their manifestations in speech.

Identify and explain the role of attributions in mental health.

Understand the genetic and environmental factors contributing to schizophrenia.

Distinguish between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy method used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation alongside relaxation techniques.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral technique that involves associating an unpleasant stimulus with a specific behavior to reduce its occurrence.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people change patterns of behavior that are not helpful, such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse.

Exposure Therapies

A set of psychotherapeutic techniques that involve confronting fears directly and in a controlled manner, often used to treat anxiety disorders.