One of the Costs Associated with Citizen Involvement Includes

question 17

Multiple Choice

One of the costs associated with citizen involvement includes:

• A) Desensitizing people to emerging problems
• B) Decreases the accountability of the public
• C) Views expressed might not be representative of the majority
• D) People are less likely to "buy in" to solutions

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Definitions:

Social Acquiescence

The tendency of individuals to agree with others or comply with social norms, often to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.

Social Competence

The ability to handle social interactions and relationships effectively and appropriately.

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Facts

Objective statements or data based on evidence, truth, and reality, without any biases or interpretations.