Which of the Following Is NOT a Normative Statement

question 358

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a normative statement?

• A) The government ought to provide health care to everyone.
• B) People buy more of a good or service when its price falls.
• C) The distribution of income is fair.
• D) Corporations should be more socially responsible.

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals’ beliefs about the extent to which outcomes of their actions are under their own control (internal locus) or beyond their control (external locus).

Julian Rotter

An American psychologist known for his development of social learning theory and the concept of locus of control.

Suicidal Patients

Individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or behavior, requiring immediate psychological intervention and support.

External Locus of Control

The belief that outcomes in one's life are determined by external forces or chance rather than one's own actions.