Inoculation Against Communicable Diseases Is an Example of an Activity

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True/False

Inoculation against communicable diseases is an example of an activity that generates positive externalities.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Thermometer

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.

Thermostat

a device used to regulate the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired set-point.

Drive-Reduction Theory

Approach to motivation that assumes behavior arises from physiological needs that cause internal drives to push the organism to satisfy the need and reduce tension and arousal.