[Solved] Which of the following is an example of a negative externality? A) The discovery of one firm is freely copied by other firms. B) A firm dumps its industrial wastes into a nearby river. C) The government subsidizes research and development expenditures. D) A consumer buys more units of a product than she can consume. Civil Rights Act: Landmark legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, primarily passed in 1964. Sexual Harassment: Behavior that is defined by the EEOC as “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.” Pornographic Images: Visual material intended to stimulate erotic feelings by depicting sexually explicit subjects and activities. Interdependence: A relationship in which members of different groups not only must cooperate but also must depend on each other to reach common goals.