Policy Making Does Not Occur in a Vacuum

question 14

Essay

Policy making does not occur in a vacuum. Explain and provide an example of each of the various contexts that surround policy making and how that context can influence the policies that are enacted.

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Definitions:

Cavities

Decayed areas of teeth caused by the breakdown of tooth enamel due to prolonged exposure to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth.

Crisis Intervention

Immediate and short-term psychological care aimed at assisting individuals in a crisis situation to restore equilibrium to their biopsychosocial functioning and minimize potential psychological trauma.

Objectively

To do something objectively means to act without bias or prejudice, considering only the factual evidence and logical conclusions rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Bruises

Discolored areas on the skin caused by trauma, which result in bleeding underneath without breaking the skin surface.