The Time It Takes for Policy Makers to Change Policy

question 39

Multiple Choice

The time it takes for policy makers to change policy instruments once they have decided on the new policy is called

• A)the data lag.
• B)the recognition lag.
• C)the legislative lag.
• D)the implementation lag.
• E)the effectiveness lag.

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Definitions:

Individuals

Refers to single human beings, distinct from others in a group.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing a person's emotional response to a stimulus by repeated exposure to it.

Reprocessing

A psychological technique aimed at helping individuals process and integrate traumatic memories or problematic experiences.