Analyzing Problem and Solution Streams, Political Realities, and Recent Professional

question 4

Multiple Choice

Analyzing problem and solution streams, political realities, and recent professional trends are part of which stage in agenda building?

• A) The diagnosing stage.
• B) The softening stage.
• C) The activating stage.
• D) The building stage.

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Definitions:

Strangers

Individuals who are not known personally or familiar to someone.

Larger Groups

Describes collections of individuals that exceed the small, interpersonal dynamics of smaller groups, influencing social behavior differently.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation in which individuals rely on others to identify a norm but falsely interpret others’ beliefs and feelings, resulting in inaction.

Normative Social Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by their social group.