A Positivist Would Most Likely Agree with Which Statement

question 57

Multiple Choice

A positivist would most likely agree with which statement?

• A) "Crime occurs due to specific, observable causes."
• B) "Human nature is hedonistic, rational, and endowed with free will."
• C) "Actions should be judged according to the principle of utility."
• D) "Punishments should be certain, swift, and severe."

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Definitions:

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances at a particular date before any adjusting entries are made, used to check the accuracy of debits and credits.

Income Statement Columns

Sections in an income statement that organize and display revenue, expenses, and net income over a specific period.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjusting entries are made, used to verify the equality of debits and credits.