The Fact That Interest Groups Exist on Both Sides of an Issue

question 19

Multiple Choice

The fact that interest groups exist on both sides of an issue mean that _____.

• A)no special interest group gets everything it wants
• B)rational ignorance is nonexistent
• C)a prisoner's dilemma exists
• D)politicians are exposed to all viewpoints on an issue

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Definitions:

Systemic

Pertains to viewing problems or solutions as part of a comprehensive system, recognizing the interdependencies and interactions between parts of the system.

Perturb

To disturb or unsettle significantly, often used in the context of altering one's mental or emotional state.

Reorganize

The process of rearranging or restructuring thoughts, behaviors, or organizational systems.

Technical Eclecticism

An approach in therapy that utilizes techniques from various psychological theories based on their effectiveness for specific problems, rather than adhering to a single theoretical framework.