Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A)The U.S.rate of unemployment was lower in 2004 than it was in 1994.
• B)Savings accounts earn interest, whereas checking accounts do not.
• C)Congress must recognize that the growing national debt is the most serious problem that the country
• Faces.
• D)The unemployment rate increases when the percentage of the labor force without jobs increases.
• E)The unemployment rate among teenagers is higher than the rate among adults.

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Definitions:

Crespi

Refers to psychologist Leonard Crespi, known for his work in experimental psychology, especially in motivational research involving rewards.

Hunger Rats

Rats that are used in research studies to investigate the physiological, psychological, and behavioral processes related to hunger and satiety.

Reward

A positive reinforcement that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Anticipatory Goal Responses

Behavioral or physiological responses that occur in anticipation of achieving a goal, often motivating the individual towards the goal.