Which Interest Groups Are the Most Powerful Across the States,and

question 4

Essay

Which interest groups are the most powerful across the states,and which interests have the most clout in your state? How has interest group power varied over time? How does interest group power affect questions of representation within a state?

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced.

Asking Questions

The act of posing inquiries or seeking information through verbal or written interrogation.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or makes it more likely to occur.

Punishment by Removal

Punishment by Removal involves decreasing the likelihood of a behavior by removing a desirable stimulus or positive condition following the behavior.