Attempts by Special-Interest Groups to Gain Favorable Treatment from Government

question 114

Multiple Choice

Attempts by special-interest groups to gain favorable treatment from government are called

• A)utility maximizing
• B)profit seeking
• C)rent seeking
• D)profit maximizing
• E)rent minimizing

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, it is any stimulus that can naturally and automatically trigger a response without prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs because of previous conditioning, often discussed in the context of classical conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a reaction.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning.