California Is Seen by Many Analysts as a State Where

question 17

Essay

California is seen by many analysts as a state where interest groups dominate politics.How and why could this be so? Is it good or bad? What are the implications for California's political institutions and citizens?

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a set differ from each other and from the average of the set.

In-group

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member.

Expected Award

A prediction or anticipation of a reward or recognition that one believes they will receive for their actions or performance.

Lepper, Greene, Nisbett

Researchers known for their studies on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, especially the effects of rewards on individuals' motivation.