The Difference Between Positive Economic Statements and Normative Economic Statements

question 77

Multiple Choice

The difference between positive economic statements and normative economic statements is that

• A)both c and e are true
• B)positive statements are based on opinion while normative statements are based on fact
• C)positive statements are true and normative statements are often false
• D)positive statements are often false and normative statements are true
• E)positive statements are based on fact while normative statements are based on opinion

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Definitions:

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or inhibition which can lead to uninhibited or impulsive behavior due to various factors including alcohol, drugs, or certain mental health conditions.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any previous conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

is a concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of a negative condition strengthens a behavior.