Normative Analysis

question 88

Multiple Choice

Normative analysis:

• A) involves the formulation and testing of hypotheses.
• B) is a value-free evaluation of a policy.
• C) involves a value judgement regarding the desirability of a policy.
• D) examines if a policy actually accomplished its goal.

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Definitions:

Physiological Signs

Observable or measurable functions or responses of the body to various stimuli or conditions.

Primary Control

The effort to change the external world to fit one's needs or desires.

Secondary Control

A coping mechanism that involves adjusting one's own attitudes, goals, or emotions in situations where primary control is not possible.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey an individual's emotional state, intentions, or social communications.