Which Is the More Important Function of a Member of Congress

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Essay

Which is the more important function of a member of Congress: representation or enacting legislation? Explain.Make sure you give examples of the various functions in your answer.

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Definitions:

Victim Dehumanization

The psychological process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, often to justify harm or maltreatment.

Milgram's Study

Milgram's study was a series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of participants to obey authority figures who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Highest Shock Intensity

Highest shock intensity refers to the maximum strength of an electrical shock that can be administered or experienced.

Cognitive Reinterpretation

involves altering the way one perceives and thinks about potentially distressing situations or stimuli, often used as a coping mechanism.