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:

Maximization

the action of making something as large or as great as possible.

Rational Decision-Making

A systematic process of making choices that are logically sound and based on the available evidence, goals, and alternatives.

Decision Outcomes

The consequences or results that follow from actions taken based on decision-making processes.

Ill-Defined Problems

Ill-defined problems are challenges or questions that have unclear goals, multiple possible solutions, and uncertain resolution paths, often requiring creative problem-solving strategies.