According to the disturbance theory, interest groups form _________.
a. when factional interests influence individual rights and disturb the collective well-being of the country
b. when individuals' interest are threatened by changes in the social and economic environment or in government policy.
c. when many members of a population attempt to benefit from an activity, or a policy that activity is trying to influence, even if they did not actively participate in the effort
d. when multiple groups and interests make demands on government, and government ignores the demands -
Question 2
Which of the following is the best definition of lobbying?
a. attempting to persuade government officials to support a particular policy position
b. conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue
c. convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits
d. fundraising for political candidates -
This modified model of Easton’s systems theory puts government decision makers as the source of pol
Functional Groups of Carbon
Groups of Elephants
The four identity statuses proposed by Marcia, based on Erikson's theory
Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory
Adapted to disturbance