A Senator Asks Her Legislative Aide to Write a Policy

question 36

Multiple Choice

A senator asks her legislative aide to write a policy brief about low-income housing policy in her state.The aide writes a good policy brief,which

• A)relies only on government reports for data.
• B)provides an impartial summary of what is known about low-income housing.
• C)lists scholarly sources,especially monographs,about the topic.
• D)details the Republican point of view and policy agenda for this topic.

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Definitions:

Correlational Method

A research approach that involves measuring two variables to identify a relationship between them, without implying causation.

Directly Reinforced

Refers to behaviors that increase in frequency as a direct result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Bandura's Research

Studies conducted by Albert Bandura that focus on social learning theory, demonstrating that people can learn through observation and imitation.

Developmental Stages

The distinct phases of growth and development that individuals go through from infancy to adulthood, each with its own challenges and milestones.