Positive Statements Are Descriptive, While Normative Statements Are Prescriptive

question 284

True/False

Positive statements are descriptive, while normative statements are prescriptive.

Appreciate the significance of community mental health programs and deinstitutionalization.

Recognize the impact of structural and dynamic changes in family therapy techniques.

Acknowledge the role of cultural and ethnic factors in therapy effectiveness.

Understand the operational techniques in couples and family therapy.

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Definitions:

Third Republic

The government system of France from 1870 until the German occupation in 1940, characterized by a democratic parliamentary system.

Franco-Prussian War

A conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia (with its German allies) in 1870-1871, leading to the unification of Germany and the downfall of Napoleon III.

Napoleon III

Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870, known for his expansionist foreign policy, modernization of the French economy, and the establishment of the Second Empire.

French Economy

Refers to the economic structure and systems of France, including its agriculture, industry, services, and position within the global economy.