Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive externality?

• A) banning the sale of candy in elementary schools
• B) planting trees along the pavement, which adds beauty and creates shade
• C) forbidding the use of cell phones in public
• D) prohibiting street parking in all residential neighbourhoods

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making decisions or solving problems.

Algorithms

Step-by-step problem-solving procedures or formulas that guarantee a solution to a problem if correctly applied.

Primary Mental Abilities

According to Thurstone, the basic abilities that make up intelligence examples include word fluency and numerical ability.

Louis Thurstone

An influential American psychologist known for his contributions to psychometrics, including factor analysis and the development of psychological scales.