Which of These Statements Is a Normative Statement (As Opposed

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is a normative statement (as opposed to a positive statement) ?

• A)Gasoline prices ought to be lower than they are now.
• B)The federal government should raise taxes on wealthy people.
• C)The social security system is a good system and it deserves to be preserved as it is.
• D)All of the above are normative statements.

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Definitions:

Retinal Image

The image projected onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, which allows one to see.

Approaching Object

An object that is moving closer to the observer, often studied in psychology and neuroscience to understand perception and reaction to stimuli.

Motion

The act, process, or instance of changing place or position.

Perceptual Constancy

The ability of the human perception system to recognize objects as remaining the same despite changes in sensory input, such as changes in lighting, distance, or angle.