Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative - as opposed to a positive - statement?

• A) The discount rate is the interest rate the Central Bank charges banks to borrow funds.
• B) The UK income tax rate increases with the amount of income earned.
• C) The government should increase the tax on petrol.
• D) The UK unemployment rate was around 8 per cent in 2013.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A vital brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A brain structure involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear responses and memory of emotional events.

Cerebral Cortex

The external neural tissue layer of the brain's cerebrum, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, awareness, thinking, language processing, and consciousness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.