Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 424

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A) Owners of apartment buildings are free to charge whatever rent they want.
• B) Low rents are good because they make apartments more affordable.
• C) Low rents will restrict the supply of housing.
• D) Housing costs are rising.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Needs

In psychology, these are unhealthy desires or tendencies that individuals develop as a result of anxiety and are attempts to manage this anxiety.

Compulsively

Acting driven by an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes and in a repetitive, ritualistic manner.

Neurotic Trends

Psychological tendencies in an individual that lead to negative patterns of thought and behavior, often resulting from unresolved conflicts and anxieties.

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies, often unconscious, that individuals employ to defend themselves from perceived threats or to manage emotional pain.