Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Externality

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

• A)The development of a vaccine for preventing SARS.
• B)Gas prices that rise in the summer due to increased vacation travel.
• C)Shipbreaking that industrial nations have exported to less developed countries.
• D)A factory that dumps dangerous chemicals into Lake Erie.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A method in behavior psychology that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Increases

Refers to a situation or condition becoming larger, greater, or more in number; often associated with growth or expansion in various contexts.

Decreases

Refers to a reduction in quantity, size, rate, or level of something, often measured in various contexts such as economics, science, and health.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where removing an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior's occurrence.