Which of the Following Observations Best Illustrates an Indirect Effect

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations best illustrates an indirect effect within a family social system?

• A) A young boy establishes a secure attachment with his mother
• B) Mothers are less inclined to play with their children when fathers are present
• C) Parents today are having fewer children
• D) In today's families, an ever-increasing percentage of mothers choose to work outside of the home

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Definitions:

Mutually Beneficial Trades

Transactions between parties that improve the welfare of each participant.

Market Failures

Situations where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a loss of economic value.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets, including real property or intellectual property, ensuring control and economic benefits to the rights holder.

External Costs

Costs of a transaction or activity that affect parties who are not directly involved in it, such as pollution affecting the wider community.