Describe the Development and Evolution of Interest Groups in the United

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Essay

Describe the development and evolution of interest groups in the United States. How have interest groups grown and what has caused their proliferation?

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Definitions:

Human Instincts

Innate, biologically determined behaviors that are present at birth, driving individuals towards certain actions or responses without the need for learning, such as the instinct for survival.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise rather than internal factors.

External Reward

Motivation that comes from outside of the individual, often in the form of praise, money, or a physical reward.

Intrinsic Motivation

A drive to engage in activities for their own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than from external rewards.