Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A)When interest rates rise, the quantity of loanable funds demanded for new mortgages will decline.
• B)To achieve efficiency, governments should prevent monopoly in markets.
• C)Unemployment increases during a recession.
• D)When governments increase income tax rates, people work less.

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Definitions:

REM Rebound

An increased frequency of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep experienced after a period of REM sleep deprivation.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts or desires are unconsciously excluded from the conscious mind.

Suppression

Consciously or unconsciously avoiding or holding back thoughts and feelings perceived as unacceptable.

Nonconscious Process

Mental processes that occur outside of human awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without conscious recognition.