Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive statement?

• A)Workers with families should be paid at least the minimum wage.
• B)If crime rates were reduced, the world would be a better place in which to live.
• C)Marginal tax rates should be reduced for individuals in the highest tax brackets.
• D)An increase in the price of gasoline will cause a reduction in the amount purchased.
• E)Corrupt politicians ought to be voted out of office.

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that labeling individuals as deviant can influence their self-identity and behavior, possibly leading to further deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The stage in which an individual comes to accept the label of "deviant" and takes on a deviant identity as a result of societal reactions.

Symbolic Interactionist

A practitioner or adherent of Symbolic Interactionism, emphasizing the study of how people negotiate the meaning of social life during interactions.

Sociological Research

the study of social behaviors, institutions, and functions using various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to improve understanding of social structures and processes.