Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?

• A) the quantity supplied of a good will fall if the price falls
• B) reducing pollution is too important to worry about the costs
• C) technological progress will increase the potential growth rate of the economy
• D) none of the above are normative statements

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The immediate reward or punishment following a behavior, which influences the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Successful Occasion

Represents a situation or event where the intended or desired outcomes are achieved effectively.

Short Delay

A brief period of waiting or postponement before an action or process is initiated or continued.

Habituated

A process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.