Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative,as

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative,as opposed to positive,statement?

• A)Universal health care would be good for U.S.citizens.
• B)An increase in the cigarette tax would cause a decrease in the number of smokers.
• C)A decrease in the minimum wage would decrease unemployment.
• D)A law requiring the federal government to balance its budget would increase economic growth.

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides information to the sensory organs.

Bottom-Up Processing

A cognitive process in which perception starts with an input from the environment, leading to the integration of the features of the stimulus into a cohesive whole.

Motivational States

Internal conditions that activate behavior towards a goal or push for satisfaction of a need.