At a local high school, increased patrols of the smoking area of the schoolyard have resulted in a significant decrease in drug dealing. There has also been a decrease in incidents of bullying in the schoolyard. What is the term for this impact of the patrols?

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This is an example of the diffusion of benefits, where the efforts made in one area (increased patrols of the smoking area) have had a positive impact in other areas as well (decrease in drug dealing and incidents of bullying). The benefits of the increased patrols have spread to other parts of the schoolyard.

At a Local High School, Increased Patrols of the Smoking