A Special-Interest Issue Is One Whose Passage Yields

question 62

Multiple Choice

A special-interest issue is one whose passage yields

• A) private benefits equal to external benefits.
• B) large external benefits compared to private benefits.
• C) small economic losses to a small number of people and large economic losses to a large number of people.
• D) large economic gains to a small number of people and small economic losses to a large number of people.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in movement control, motivation, pleasure, and emotional arousal.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap between neurons, facilitating communication throughout the nervous system.

Role In Addiction

The function or impact that certain behaviors, substances, or psychological factors have in the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors.

Depressants

Substances that reduce neural activity and slow down the functions of the central nervous system, often used to induce calmness or sleep.