Business Interests Keeping the Issue of Air Pollution Off the Policy

question 11

Short Answer

Business interests keeping the issue of air pollution off the policy agenda in a city with high pollution levels is an example of the importance of __________ in public policy.

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Definitions:

Psychic Functions

The complex processes of the mind responsible for thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including perception, cognition, emotion, and motivation.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Splitting

A defense mechanism often associated with borderline personality disorder, involving an inability to integrate positive and negative aspects of oneself or others into a cohesive whole.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Disorder in which individuals simultaneously experience schizophrenic symptoms (i.e., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and/or negative symptoms) and mood symptoms meeting the criteria for a major depressive episode, a manic episode, or an episode of mixed mania/depression.