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

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

• A)The federal government should decrease coverage of unemployment benefits to stimulate the economy out of the recession.
• B)Congress should agree on lower government spending for the next fiscal year.
• C)The Federal Reserve Bank should increase interest rates in response to the higher-than-expected inflation in the economy.
• D)The unemployment rate last year was lower than any other year in the last century.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Role

The practical, task-oriented function or contribution of an individual within a given context, especially in family or work settings.

Comforts

Elements or conditions that contribute to physical or mental ease and well-being.

Barbie Syndrome

A term indicating the desire to have a physical appearance and lifestyle similar to the Barbie doll, often leading to unrealistic body image expectations.

Action Figure

A small-scale figure, often articulated, representing a character from a movie, comic book, video game, or television program, designed for play or collection.