The Role of Scientists in Policy Making Is to

question 2

Multiple Choice

The role of scientists in policy making is to

• A) draft the legal language of legislation.
• B) sway public opinion.
• C) provide knowledge and informed assessments of proposals.
• D) serve as advocates for their constituents.
• E) provide legitimacy to lobbying groups.

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Definitions:

Consolidation Mnemonics

Techniques aimed at strengthening the memory's ability to retain and recall information, often by organizing data in a more meaningful or manageable way.

Visual Mnemonics

Memory aids that use vivid imagery to link information for easier recall.

Allan Paivio

A psychologist best known for his dual-coding theory, which posits that visual and verbal information are processed and stored differently in the memory.

Identifies

Recognizes, determines, or establishes the identity or essential qualities of something.