When Developing Policy Alternatives to Address a Problem, the Policymaker

question 22

Multiple Choice

When developing policy alternatives to address a problem, the policymaker should examine ______, which refer(s) to how well the policy has worked in a state, pilot test, or other smaller scale attempt to implement it.

• A) real-world or parallel situations
• B) literature reviews
• C) forecasting
• D) implementation

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

Piaget’s term for the stage of infancy during which the process of adaptation consists largely of coordinating sensory perceptions and simple motor behaviors to acquire knowledge of the world.

Centration

The tendency, particularly seen in early childhood, to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting other important features.

Biased Reasoning

is a form of thinking where personal biases or preferences unfairly influence one's conclusions or decisions.

Sophisticated Understanding

A complex and refined comprehension of subjects, often requiring deep insight and a comprehensive grasp of nuanced concepts.