As the Number of Interest Groups Has Increased Since the 1970s

question 22

Multiple Choice

As the number of interest groups has increased since the 1970s, interest groups have become more

• A) professional.
• B) participatory.
• C) inclusive.
• D) decentralized.
• E) voluntary.

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A sequence of neurons that transmit signals between different areas of the brain or from the brain to the rest of the body.

Reward Pathway

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