Which of the Following Statements Is a Normative Statement

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a normative statement?

• A) Inflation has been at an all-time low this year.
• B) The minimum wage should be increased to $8.50 per hour.
• C) Unemployment this month has increased by less than 0.5 percentage point..
• D) Additional spending on education has not produced any rise in test scores.
• E) Pepsi is less expensive than Coke this week.

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Definitions:

Ego

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Superego

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Big Five Personality Traits

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Minnesota Twin Studies

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