A Cost That Spills Over onto Individuals Not Directly Involved

question 16

True/False

A cost that spills over onto individuals not directly involved in an activity is called a positive externality.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety

The fear and distress shown by a toddler when the parent leaves, occurring from 8 to 24 months and reaching a peak between 12 and 18 months.

Emotional Distress

A state of mental suffering that is typically a response to an external stimulus and can impact daily functioning.

Caregiver

An individual, typically a family member or paid helper, who regularly looks after a child, elderly person, or someone with illness or disability.

Stranger Anxiety

A fear of strangers common in infants at about 6 months and increasing in intensity until about 12 months, and then declining in the second year.