Think Tanks Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Think tanks are

• A)specialized programs within universities that focus on researching specific social issues.
• B)groups of scientists who work together to solve a particular problem.
• C)organizations created to provide expertise that will influence others.
• D)organizations created to offer objective scientific research to policymakers.

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Definitions:

Reference Groups

Social groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, attitudes, and values.

Marketers

Professionals involved in identifying customer needs and promoting, selling, and distributing goods or services to meet those needs.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone, due to reduced accountability or motivation.

Risky Decision

involves making choices under conditions of uncertainty, where the outcomes may include potential losses or gains.