Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative,as

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Gasoline prices ought to be lower than they are now.
• B)The federal government should raise taxes on wealthy people.
• C)The social security system is a good system and it deserves to be preserved as it is.
• D)All of the above are normative statements.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression and other conditions.

Electrocardiograph (ECG)

A medical device used to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time.

Electrical Stimulation of the Brain (ESB)

A neuroscientific technique used to elicit a reaction from the brain by applying a controlled amount of electrical current to specific areas of the brain.