Which of the Following Stages of the Policymaking Process Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following stages of the policymaking process is usually dominated by the bureaucracy?

• A) agenda setting
• B) implementation
• C) formulation
• D) evaluation

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

Representativeness Heuristic is a cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event by its similarity to a prototype.

Recognition-Primed Decision Making

A model that describes how people make quick, effective decisions by recognizing patterns and similarities with past experiences.

Mental Simulations

The cognitive process of imagining or visualizing a scenario in one's mind to predict outcomes, plan actions, or solve problems.

Deductive Validity

A characteristic of a deductive argument where if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true, ensuring the argument's logical soundness.