Which of the Following Examples Is Analogous to David Easton's

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is analogous to David Easton's "black box"?

• A) The computer on an aircraft where important flight information is stored.
• B) A business merger where all the compromising and decision-making occurs behind closed doors.
• C) A list of demands that an interest group asks from a municipal government.
• D) The decisions made on the floor of the House of Commons in Parliament.

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Definitions:

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it.

Algorithm

A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem or completing a task, often used in computing and mathematics.

Optimal Solution

The most efficient and effective answer to a problem, maximizing benefits while minimizing costs and drawbacks.

Confirmation Bias

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or ideas.