In Arguing Why Parties Form and Exist, Downs Argues That

question 48

Multiple Choice

In arguing why parties form and exist, Downs argues that parties ______.

• A) serve politicians as a tool through which politicians can seek office and hold it
• B) are chiefly vote seeking organizations and not much more than that
• C) are instruments for the organization of the public
• D) are some combination of vote, office, and policy seeking

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Definitions:

Behavioral Activation

A therapy technique that focuses on engaging individuals in activities that are likely to elicit positive reinforcement thus improving mood and reducing depression.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhealthy thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Depression

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Equivalent Outcomes

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