Consider the Tactics That Interest Groups Have at Their Disposal

question 39

Essay

Consider the tactics that interest groups have at their disposal to interact with members of the government and influence public policy. Do you think it is appropriate for interest groups to have such access and influence? If not, why? How would you suggest limiting the influence of interest groups in the American political system?

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Definitions:

Emitted Behavior

Behavior that is spontaneously produced by an organism rather than being elicited by a known stimulus.

Continuous Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where every correct response or desired behavior is followed by a reward, used to establish or strengthen behaviors.

Food-deprived Rats

A condition used in experiments where rats are not given food for a period of time to study the effects of hunger on behavior and physiology.

Lever

A simple mechanical device consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to apply force and move an object at one end by applying force to the other.