Identify the Four Goals of Developmental Psychology,and Describe How Developmental

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Essay

Identify the four goals of developmental psychology,and describe how developmental psychologists might use scientific methods to achieve each of the goals.

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Definitions:

Special-Interest Effect

The impact of a small, focused group influencing policy for its own benefit, often at the broader public's expense.

Pork-Barrel Politics

The allocation of government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district, with the implication of gaining the representative favor or votes.

Rent-Seeking Behavior

denotes efforts to increase one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, often through manipulation or exploitation of the political environment.