Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 456

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

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

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by applying an adverse stimulus or removing a rewarding stimulus following the behavior.

Responsible Behavior

Actions that are accountable and ethical, demonstrating a readiness to answer or be responsible for one's conduct.

Radical Behaviorist

A school of thought within psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior, the environment's role in shaping behavior, and dismissing the use of internal states as explanations for behavior.

Methodological Behaviorist

A psychologist who studies behavioral responses in a systematic and observable manner, emphasizing the importance of environmental stimuli and conditions.