Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 142

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Banning the sale of chocolate in primary schools
• B) Planting trees along the footpath, which adds beauty and creates shade
• C) Forbidding the use of mobile phones in public
• D) Prohibiting street parking in all residential neighbourhoods

Understand the influence of genetics and environment on cognitive abilities and tendencies.

Understand the relevance and importance of ecological validity in research.

Recognize the differences between within-subjects and between-subjects designs in experiments.

Appreciate Noam Chomsky's impact on linguistics and the limitations of behaviorism in explaining language.

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Definitions:

Visual Patterns

The recognizable and repetitive arrangements or sequences observed in visual elements, often used in art, design, and data visualization.

Chunking

A cognitive strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable units for easier processing and recall.

Queuing

The process or system by which items or people are organized into a line awaiting service or processing.

Filtering

The process of removing or separating unwanted elements from a mixture or stream of information, allowing only the desired parts to pass through.