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

question 33

Multiple Choice

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

• A)If the price of a product decreases,people's willingness to buy that product will increase.
• B)Reducing tax rates on the wealthy would benefit the nation.
• C)If the national saving rate were to increase,so would the rate of economic growth.
• D)The elimination of trade restrictions would increase an economy's standard of living.

Apply the concept of reciprocal determinism to understand behavior.

Identify characteristics and behaviors associated with different personality perspectives.

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and its effects.

Analyze the role of self-regulation in personality and behavior.

---

Definitions:

Socioeconomic Standing

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others based on income, education, and occupation.

Independence Movement

A political and social movement that seeks to gain or has gained full sovereignty and independence for a country or region from another state or empire.

Institution of Slavery

A legal or societal system in which individuals are owned by others, denied freedom, and forced to work without compensation.

Samuel Johnson

An English writer, poet, and lexicographer best known for his dictionary of the English Language published in 1755.