Question 1

The behavioral approach to the study of international relations draws on the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Realist and liberal theories argue that the key structures in the international system are material,while constructivists argue that they are social and dependent on ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As an approach to the study of international relations,historical analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  is an outdated approach. 
B)  focuses primarily on the interactions of multinational corporations. 
C)  provides useful background to many contemporary issues. 
D)  is very similar to behavioralism. 
A)  is an outdated approach. 
B)  focuses primarily on the interactions of multinational corporations. 
C)  provides useful background to many contemporary issues. 
D)  is very similar to behavioralism.

Question 4

Which of the methodological approaches (historical,philosophical,behavioralism,alternative approaches)discussed in the text do you find can help us best understand contemporary international relations,and why? What makes the other approaches less appealing?

Accepted Answer

I believe that the historical methodolog

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the approaches to the study of international relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Works in the historical and philosophical tradition come up with the same results
As the behavioral approach in the study of human rights. 
B)  Using a multi-method approach can help us answer key questions in international
Relations. 
C)  The key concepts in the study of international relations are all easy to measure. 
D)  All studies now focus on behavioralism. 
A)  Works in the historical and philosophical tradition come up with the same results
As the behavioral approach in the study of human rights. 
B)  Using a multi-method approach can help us answer key questions in international
Relations. 
C)  The key concepts in the study of international relations are all easy to measure. 
D)  All studies now focus on behavioralism.

Question 6

Which approach to the study of international relations involves suggesting hypotheses about patterned interactions and empirically testing them?

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  behavioralism 
C)  philosophical 
D)  normative theory 
A)  historical 
B)  behavioralism 
C)  philosophical 
D)  normative theory

Question 7

The theoretical perspective most focused on the idea that human nature is basically good is

Accepted Answer

A)  realism. 
B)  liberalism. 
C)  constructivism. 
D)  behavioralism. 
A)  realism. 
B)  liberalism. 
C)  constructivism. 
D)  behavioralism.

Question 8

________ posits that states define their interests in terms of power,while ________ argues that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing.

Accepted Answer

A)  realism; constructivism 
B)  liberalism; realism 
C)  constructivism; liberalism 
D)  realism; liberalism 
A)  realism; constructivism 
B)  liberalism; realism 
C)  constructivism; liberalism 
D)  realism; liberalism

Question 9

The realist perspective posits that

Accepted Answer

A)  structures of the international system are social and dependent on ideas. 
B)  states generally cooperate. 
C)  human nature is basically good. 
D)  states exist in an anarchic international system. 
A)  structures of the international system are social and dependent on ideas. 
B)  states generally cooperate. 
C)  human nature is basically good. 
D)  states exist in an anarchic international system.

Question 10

Given the difficulties with measurement and the problem that using different data can lead to different conclusions,how valuable do you think the behavioral approach is to the study of international relations? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral approach to the study of

Question 11

Constructivism argues that the key structures of the international system are dependent on

Accepted Answer

A)  history. 
B)  political parties. 
C)  ideas. 
D)  power. 
A)  history. 
B)  political parties. 
C)  ideas. 
D)  power.

Question 12

Choose a contemporary international event and show how understanding history might be used to help us better understand this event.You do not have to provide all the historical details,but draw at least three important connections between your contemporary and historical events of choice,and show how we can learn about the contemporary one from the other.

Accepted Answer

One contemporary international event tha

Question 13

Theories are developed to help us

Accepted Answer

A)  describe interactions only. 
B)  explain interactions only. 
C)  predict interactions only. 
D)  describe,explain,and predict interactions. 
A)  describe interactions only. 
B)  explain interactions only. 
C)  predict interactions only. 
D)  describe,explain,and predict interactions.

Question 14

Which of the following arguments might a postmodern theorist make about sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sovereignty has multiple meanings conditioned by time,place,and historical circumstance. 
B)  Only strong states are truly sovereign. 
C)  Sovereignty is a powerful force in behavioral studies of international relations. 
D)  We can easily measure the concept of sovereignty. 
A)  Sovereignty has multiple meanings conditioned by time,place,and historical circumstance. 
B)  Only strong states are truly sovereign. 
C)  Sovereignty is a powerful force in behavioral studies of international relations. 
D)  We can easily measure the concept of sovereignty.

Question 15

Postmodernists seek to find the voices of "the others" in international relations.Which of the following is an example of such voices?

Accepted Answer

A)  the voices of political leaders 
B)  the voices of corporate executives 
C)  the voices of international organizations 
D)  the voices of the disenfranchised and marginalized 
A)  the voices of political leaders 
B)  the voices of corporate executives 
C)  the voices of international organizations 
D)  the voices of the disenfranchised and marginalized

Question 16

Pinker and Dempsey drew different conclusions on whether contemporary international relations is more peaceful than it was in the past because

Accepted Answer

A)  one drew on the philosophical tradition while the other used a historical approach. 
B)  one was a realist while the other was a constructivist. 
C)  neither used the behavioral approach,which would have led them to reach the same conclusions because of its focus on empirical data. 
D)  they were examining different data. 
A)  one drew on the philosophical tradition while the other used a historical approach. 
B)  one was a realist while the other was a constructivist. 
C)  neither used the behavioral approach,which would have led them to reach the same conclusions because of its focus on empirical data. 
D)  they were examining different data.

Question 17

Which theoretical perspective focuses on how social and cultural factors shape policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  behavioralism 
A)  realism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  constructivism 
D)  behavioralism

Question 18

The ancient Greek historian Thucydides used diplomatic history to

Accepted Answer

A)  launch the behavioral revolution. 
B)  examine the causes of war. 
C)  formulate a new philosophy of international relations. 
D)  describe the "state of nature." 
A)  launch the behavioral revolution. 
B)  examine the causes of war. 
C)  formulate a new philosophy of international relations. 
D)  describe the "state of nature."

Question 19

Understanding behavior between states is the sole focus of the study of international relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Critiques of the behavioral approach argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioralism focuses too much on the foundational questions of international relations. 
B)  behavioralism focuses too much on data,and different data may lead to different conclusions. 
C)  behavioralism focuses too much attention on the nature of humanity and society. 
D)  human and state behavior are completely unpredictable. 
A)  behavioralism focuses too much on the foundational questions of international relations. 
B)  behavioralism focuses too much on data,and different data may lead to different conclusions. 
C)  behavioralism focuses too much attention on the nature of humanity and society. 
D)  human and state behavior are completely unpredictable.

The behavioral approach to the study of international relations draws on the scientific method.

Realist and liberal theories argue that the key structures in the international system are material,while constructivists argue that they are social and dependent on ideas.

As an approach to the study of international relations,historical analysis

Which of the methodological approaches (historical,philosophical,behavioralism,alternative approaches)discussed in the text do you find can help us best understand contemporary international relations,and why? What makes the other approaches less appealing?

Which of the following is true regarding the approaches to the study of international relations?

Which approach to the study of international relations involves suggesting hypotheses about patterned interactions and empirically testing them?

The theoretical perspective most focused on the idea that human nature is basically good is

posits that states define their interests in terms of power,while argues that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing.

The realist perspective posits that

Given the difficulties with measurement and the problem that using different data can lead to different conclusions,how valuable do you think the behavioral approach is to the study of international relations? Explain your answer.

Constructivism argues that the key structures of the international system are dependent on

Theories are developed to help us

Which of the following arguments might a postmodern theorist make about sovereignty?

Postmodernists seek to find the voices of "the others" in international relations.Which of the following is an example of such voices?

Pinker and Dempsey drew different conclusions on whether contemporary international relations is more peaceful than it was in the past because

Which theoretical perspective focuses on how social and cultural factors shape policy?

The ancient Greek historian Thucydides used diplomatic history to

Understanding behavior between states is the sole focus of the study of international relations.

Critiques of the behavioral approach argue that

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The behavioral approach to the study of international relations draws on the scientific method.

Realist and liberal theories argue that the key structures in the international system are material,while constructivists argue that they are social and dependent on ideas.

As an approach to the study of international relations,historical analysis

Which of the methodological approaches (historical,philosophical,behavioralism,alternative approaches)discussed in the text do you find can help us best understand contemporary international relations,and why? What makes the other approaches less appealing?

Which of the following is true regarding the approaches to the study of international relations?

Which approach to the study of international relations involves suggesting hypotheses about patterned interactions and empirically testing them?

The theoretical perspective most focused on the idea that human nature is basically good is

________ posits that states define their interests in terms of power,while ________ argues that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing.

The realist perspective posits that

Given the difficulties with measurement and the problem that using different data can lead to different conclusions,how valuable do you think the behavioral approach is to the study of international relations? Explain your answer.

Constructivism argues that the key structures of the international system are dependent on

Theories are developed to help us

Which of the following arguments might a postmodern theorist make about sovereignty?

Postmodernists seek to find the voices of "the others" in international relations.Which of the following is an example of such voices?

Pinker and Dempsey drew different conclusions on whether contemporary international relations is more peaceful than it was in the past because

Which theoretical perspective focuses on how social and cultural factors shape policy?

The ancient Greek historian Thucydides used diplomatic history to

Understanding behavior between states is the sole focus of the study of international relations.

Critiques of the behavioral approach argue that

The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations

International Relations Theories

Levels of Analysis

The State

War and Security

International Cooperation and International Law

International Political Economy

Intergovernmental Organizations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Human Rights

Human Security: Migration, Global Health, and the Environment

Filters

posits that states define their interests in terms of power,while argues that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing.