An Interest Group's Success Typically Depends in Part on Its

question 31

Essay

An interest group's success typically depends in part on its resources.What are the different resources available to interest groups? What are the pros and cons of using each resource in trying to influence public policy? Do you think that some groups are more likely to have certain types of resources? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Communication

The process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages face-to-face.

Accuracy

The degree to which information, measurement, or calculation is correct and free from errors.

Distortion

The act of misrepresenting or altering information or reality, often to deceive or create a misleading impression.

Meta-Communication

The act of communicating about communication, often used to clarify or interpret the underlying message in an interaction.