The Role of Rhetoric in the Social Problems Process Can

question 5

Multiple Choice

The role of rhetoric in the social problems process can be seen in how

• A)claimsmakers put together an effective argument.
• B)the media make decisions about which claims to cover.
• C)policymakers choose to focus on certain aspects of a problem and not others.
• D)people tend to reinterpret previous claims once the policy outcomes associated with them can be observed.
• E)all of the above
• F)a and d only

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses are deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the volume of output or sales, including items like labor and materials.

Option To Wait

A choice or right, but not the obligation, to delay a business decision or investment, recognizing the value of flexibility in decision-making under uncertain conditions.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present values, providing a measure of the time value of money.