A Statement Describing How the World Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

A statement describing how the world is

• A)is a normative statement.
• B)is a positive statement.
• C)would only be made by an economist speaking as a policy adviser.
• D)would only be made by an economist employed by the government.

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Definitions:

Social Clock

The societal norms and expectations for the timing of life events, such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement.

Timing-of-life Events

Refers to the significance of when certain events occur in an individual's life, which can affect outcomes in various domains like health, education, and career.

Normative Time

A societal or culturally established timeframe for when certain life events or developmental milestones are expected to occur.

Five-factor Model

A conceptual model based on the theory that five broad dimensions are sufficient to describe human personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.