Question 1

In constructivism, beliefs, perceptions, and lessons spring from the imagination. True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, but they are mostly formed and promoted by political elites. 
B)  No, rather, they are collective perceptions, shared by powerful societal groups. 
C)  No, they are based on statistical models. 
D)  Yes, but they can change slowly over time. 
A)  Yes, but they are mostly formed and promoted by political elites. 
B)  No, rather, they are collective perceptions, shared by powerful societal groups. 
C)  No, they are based on statistical models. 
D)  Yes, but they can change slowly over time.

Question 2

Marxists and Leninists consider ______ an inherent part of politics and international relations and a legitimate form of struggle against the ruling classes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Violence. 
B)  Strikes. 
C)  Revolution. 
D)  Peace. 
A)  Violence. 
B)  Strikes. 
C)  Revolution. 
D)  Peace.

Question 3

Political psychologists believe that

Accepted Answer

A)  Early childhood experiences might affect later political decision making. 
B)  Policy decisions are always influenced by childhood experiences. 
C)  Fears are irrational and should not interfere in foreign policy decisions. 
D)  Memories do not have an impact on a leader's decisions. 
A)  Early childhood experiences might affect later political decision making. 
B)  Policy decisions are always influenced by childhood experiences. 
C)  Fears are irrational and should not interfere in foreign policy decisions. 
D)  Memories do not have an impact on a leader's decisions.

Question 4

Why did the global financial crisis that began in 2008 revive some of the conflict theories? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The global financial crisis that began i

Question 5

What are the principal arguments of constructivism?

Accepted Answer

Constructivism is a theory in the field

Question 6

Feminist theories point to ______, arguing that _______ by men and the oppression of women shape international relations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender conflict and arms race concepts . . . economic freedom advocated. 
B)  Women's issues . . . free trade promoted. 
C)  Gender conflict and injustice . . . political domination. 
D)  Women's issues . . . globalization advocated. 
A)  Gender conflict and arms race concepts . . . economic freedom advocated. 
B)  Women's issues . . . free trade promoted. 
C)  Gender conflict and injustice . . . political domination. 
D)  Women's issues . . . globalization advocated.

Question 7

The Bush administration's intention to invade Iraq despite the lack of new evidence confirming weapons of mass destruction is likely to have been a

Accepted Answer

A)  Perseverance bias. 
B)  Resistance bias. 
C)  Accessibility bias. 
D)  Emotional bias. 
A)  Perseverance bias. 
B)  Resistance bias. 
C)  Accessibility bias. 
D)  Emotional bias.

Question 8

The fateful decision of sending Soviet troops to Afghanistan in 1979 might be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  Leonid's Brezhnev's addiction to medication. 
B)  Nikita Khrushchev's impulsive behavior. 
C)  Michael Gorbachev's lack of power. 
D)  The change in U.S. administrations. 
A)  Leonid's Brezhnev's addiction to medication. 
B)  Nikita Khrushchev's impulsive behavior. 
C)  Michael Gorbachev's lack of power. 
D)  The change in U.S. administrations.

Question 9

Why are analyses of state leaders for foreign policy only of limited value?

Accepted Answer

Analyses of state leaders for foreign po

Question 10

What is the appeal of Marxist theories in international relations?

Accepted Answer

The appeal of Marxist theories in intern

Question 11

Describe political socialization.

Accepted Answer

Political socialization is the process b

Question 12

How was the Cuba Missile Crisis resolved?

Accepted Answer

A)  President Kennedy agreed to allow nuclear missiles in Cuba. 
B)  Khrushchev agreed to only place short-range missiles in Cuba. 
C)  Russia removed the missiles from Cuba and the United States removed missiles from Turkey. 
D)  The United Nations developed and implemented a comprehensive plan. 
A)  President Kennedy agreed to allow nuclear missiles in Cuba. 
B)  Khrushchev agreed to only place short-range missiles in Cuba. 
C)  Russia removed the missiles from Cuba and the United States removed missiles from Turkey. 
D)  The United Nations developed and implemented a comprehensive plan.

Question 13

Match the correct important collective experience and country.

Accepted Answer

A)  Soviet Union; Nazi invasion. 
B)  United States; development of atomic power. 
C)  France; joining the European Union. 
D)  Canada; friendship treaty with the United States. 
A)  Soviet Union; Nazi invasion. 
B)  United States; development of atomic power. 
C)  France; joining the European Union. 
D)  Canada; friendship treaty with the United States.

Question 14

In a(n) _________ political culture, people obey government, act like subjects, and have little impact on government policies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parochial. 
B)  Authoritarian. 
C)  Participatory/democratic. 
D)  Mixed or hybrid. 
A)  Parochial. 
B)  Authoritarian. 
C)  Participatory/democratic. 
D)  Mixed or hybrid.

Question 15

_________ involves rigid adherence to traditional principles and is often accompanied by intolerance of others outside of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tribalism. 
B)  Nationalism. 
C)  Fundamentalism. 
D)  Xenophobia. 
A)  Tribalism. 
B)  Nationalism. 
C)  Fundamentalism. 
D)  Xenophobia.

Question 16

The resistance bias refers to

Accepted Answer

A) The rule that leaders resist changing their ideas about international relations. 
B) The rule that leaders apply changing ideas about global politics. 
C) The rule that leaders resist changing regimes in foreign policy. 
D) The rule that leaders insist changing their ides in foreign affairs. 
A) The rule that leaders resist changing their ideas about international relations. 
B) The rule that leaders apply changing ideas about global politics. 
C) The rule that leaders resist changing regimes in foreign policy. 
D) The rule that leaders insist changing their ides in foreign affairs.

Question 17

Use different international theories to explain the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Accepted Answer

The confrontation between the United Sta

Question 18

Is China still a Communist regime? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

China is still officially a communist re

Question 19

The missiles that the Soviet Union planned for Cuba in 1962 could reach to

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern Florida only. 
B)  The southern United States only. 
C)  Much of the United States. 
D)  All of the United States and much of Western Europe. 
A)  Southern Florida only. 
B)  The southern United States only. 
C)  Much of the United States. 
D)  All of the United States and much of Western Europe.

Question 20

What is the reason that Wallerstein's work gained importance again recently?

Accepted Answer

A)  The war in Iraq. 
B)  The Arab Spring. 
C)  The 2008 global financial crisis. 
D)  The rise of China. 
A)  The war in Iraq. 
B)  The Arab Spring. 
C)  The 2008 global financial crisis. 
D)  The rise of China.

In constructivism, beliefs, perceptions, and lessons spring from the imagination. True?

Marxists and Leninists consider ______ an inherent part of politics and international relations and a legitimate form of struggle against the ruling classes.

Political psychologists believe that

Why did the global financial crisis that began in 2008 revive some of the conflict theories? Discuss.

What are the principal arguments of constructivism?

Feminist theories point to , arguing that _ by men and the oppression of women shape international relations.

The Bush administration's intention to invade Iraq despite the lack of new evidence confirming weapons of mass destruction is likely to have been a

The fateful decision of sending Soviet troops to Afghanistan in 1979 might be explained by

Why are analyses of state leaders for foreign policy only of limited value?

What is the appeal of Marxist theories in international relations?

Describe political socialization.

How was the Cuba Missile Crisis resolved?

Match the correct important collective experience and country.

In a(n) _________ political culture, people obey government, act like subjects, and have little impact on government policies.

_________ involves rigid adherence to traditional principles and is often accompanied by intolerance of others outside of the group.

The resistance bias refers to

Use different international theories to explain the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Is China still a Communist regime? Discuss.

The missiles that the Soviet Union planned for Cuba in 1962 could reach to

What is the reason that Wallerstein's work gained importance again recently?

Introducing International Relations

The Evolution of International Relations

Realism and Liberalism

International Security

International Law and International Organizations

International Political Economy and Development

Terrorism and Evolving Security Challenges

Environmental Issues

Humanitarian Concerns

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Exam 4: Alternative Views

In constructivism, beliefs, perceptions, and lessons spring from the imagination. True?

Marxists and Leninists consider ______ an inherent part of politics and international relations and a legitimate form of struggle against the ruling classes.

Political psychologists believe that

Why did the global financial crisis that began in 2008 revive some of the conflict theories? Discuss.

What are the principal arguments of constructivism?

Feminist theories point to ______, arguing that _______ by men and the oppression of women shape international relations.

The Bush administration's intention to invade Iraq despite the lack of new evidence confirming weapons of mass destruction is likely to have been a

The fateful decision of sending Soviet troops to Afghanistan in 1979 might be explained by

Why are analyses of state leaders for foreign policy only of limited value?

What is the appeal of Marxist theories in international relations?

Describe political socialization.

How was the Cuba Missile Crisis resolved?

Match the correct important collective experience and country.

In a(n) _________ political culture, people obey government, act like subjects, and have little impact on government policies.

_________ involves rigid adherence to traditional principles and is often accompanied by intolerance of others outside of the group.

The resistance bias refers to

Use different international theories to explain the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Is China still a Communist regime? Discuss.

The missiles that the Soviet Union planned for Cuba in 1962 could reach to

What is the reason that Wallerstein's work gained importance again recently?

Introducing International Relations

The Evolution of International Relations

Realism and Liberalism

International Security

International Law and International Organizations

International Political Economy and Development

Terrorism and Evolving Security Challenges

Environmental Issues

Humanitarian Concerns

Filters

Feminist theories point to , arguing that _ by men and the oppression of women shape international relations.