A Public Policy Is a Law, Rule, Statute, Regulation, or Order

question 61

Multiple Choice

A public policy is a law, rule, statute, regulation, or order that:

• A) is crafted to meet only the social or economic ends of a number of public officials.
• B) expresses the government's goals.
• C) must serve the public interest, if it is to be accepted.
• D) must be acceptable to all Americans, if it is to last.

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

Considered the father of experimental psychology, he founded the first formal laboratory for psychological research in Leipzig, Germany.

Ethical Guideline

A set of recommendations that aim to direct behavior and decision making according to moral principles in a specific field or activity.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychologists in the United States, dedicated to advancing psychological science and practice.

Informed Decision

A decision made based on a full understanding of the facts, implications, and possible outcomes.