According to Charles Lindblom, Policies and Programs Change Bit by Bit

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to Charles Lindblom, policies and programs change bit by bit, step by step, meaning that policymaking tends to be characterized by which of the following?

• A) Gridlock
• B) Partisanship
• C) Incrementalism
• D) Mandates
• E) Gerrymandering

Acknowledge the predictive value of personality traits in real-world outcomes like job performance.

Distinguish between nomothetic and idiographic approaches and understand Allport’s contribution to personality psychology.

Learn about the mechanisms of the MMPI and the importance of validity scales in detecting biased responses.

Analyze the situation vs. trait controversy and critique the trait approach with respect to this debate.

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Definitions:

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteeing all citizens equal protection of the laws.

Carpetbagger

A derogatory term originally used to describe Northerners who moved to the South after the American Civil War to profit from the Reconstruction.

Maine

The northeasternmost state in the United States, known for its scenic coastlines, lighthouses, and as a major producer of lobsters.

South

A region in the United States characterized by its unique cultural, historical, and economic attributes, often distinguished by its geographic location below the Mason-Dixon line.