Test Bank for Why Politics
Matters, 4th Edition
What is a problem that stems from using history to study contemporary state interactions? -
ANSWERSOne's theoretical orientation may determine one's interpretation of history
True or False: The behavioral approach to the study of international relations draws on the scientific
method - ANSWERSTrue
Critiques of the behavioral approach argue that - ANSWERSbehaviorism focuses too much on data,
and different data may lead to different conclusions
the comparative method of analysis - ANSWERSinvolves looking at both similarities and differences
between states
saying that the international system is characterized by "anarchy" means - ANSWERSthere is no
international authority
True or False: the postmodern approach to international relations calls for the inclusion of the
traditionally "voiceless" actors such as the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp -
ANSWERSTrue
____________ posits that states define their interests in terms of power, while ________ argues
that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing - ANSWERSrealism; constructivism
posing foundational questions and seeking normative answers are characteristic of a ____________
approach to the study of international relations - ANSWERSphilosophical
which theoretical perspective posits that states generally cooperate? - ANSWERSliberalism
which of the following is true of the relationship between philosophy and the study of international
relations? - ANSWERSphilosophy provides both substantive and methodological contributions to the
study of international relations
,which of the following is true regarding the approaches to the study of international relations? -
ANSWERSusing a multi-method approach can help us answer key questions in international relations
philosophers help us understand international relations by - ANSWERShighlighting relationships
between individuals and society as well as between societies
using the comparative method, Aristotle concluded that states rise and fall due to -
ANSWERSinternal factors
Pinker and Dempsey drew different conclusions on whether contemporary relations is more
peaceful than it was in the past because - ANSWERSthey were exammining different data
which theoretical perspective might draw the lesson that had the United States used all its military
might in Vietnam, the outcome may have been different? - ANSWERSRealism
True or False: The goals of the United States in the Vietnam War and the 2003 Iraq War were the
same, making the analogy between them an accurate one - ANSWERSFalse
The theoretical perspective most focused on the idea that human nature is basically good is
________________ - ANSWERSliberalism
the comparative method of analysis.... - ANSWERSinvolves looking at both similarities and
differences between states
Constructivism argues that the key structure of the international system are dependent on... -
ANSWERSideas
True or False: all of the following actors affect international relations in important ways: heads of
state, central governments, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and
individuals - ANSWERStrue
theories are developed to help us - ANSWERSdescribe, explain, and predict interactions
Thucydides concluded that the underlying cause of the Peloponnesian War was - ANSWERSthe
changing distribution of power between Athens and Sparta
, which of the following studies is an example of the behavioral approach to the study of international
relations? - ANSWERSthe correlates of war project
realism posits that ____________ determines the structure of the international system -
ANSWERSthe distribution of power among states
the three most prominent theoretical approaches used to study international relations are -
ANSWERSliberalism, realism, and constructivism
the behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars' -
ANSWERSbelief that more scientific study of international relations would find underlying patterns of
behavior
the ancient Greek historian Thucydides used diplomatic history to - ANSWERSexamine the causes of
war
the objective of the Correlates of War project was to - ANSWERSfind patterns among a number of
different wars
Philosopher Thomas Hobbes described what he calls the "state of nature." What does this concept
illustrate? - ANSWERSanarchy
when studying international relations, constructivists - ANSWERStrace the impact of ideas and
cultural factors on shaping identities
as an approach to the study of international relations, historical analysis - ANSWERSprovides useful
background to many contemporary issues
True or False The Correlates of War project in the behavioral tradition has proven all of its
hypotheses on the causes of war - ANSWERSfalse
True or False philosophy has made both substantive and methodological contributions to the study
of international relations - ANSWERStrue
Matters, 4th Edition
What is a problem that stems from using history to study contemporary state interactions? -
ANSWERSOne's theoretical orientation may determine one's interpretation of history
True or False: The behavioral approach to the study of international relations draws on the scientific
method - ANSWERSTrue
Critiques of the behavioral approach argue that - ANSWERSbehaviorism focuses too much on data,
and different data may lead to different conclusions
the comparative method of analysis - ANSWERSinvolves looking at both similarities and differences
between states
saying that the international system is characterized by "anarchy" means - ANSWERSthere is no
international authority
True or False: the postmodern approach to international relations calls for the inclusion of the
traditionally "voiceless" actors such as the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp -
ANSWERSTrue
____________ posits that states define their interests in terms of power, while ________ argues
that states' interests are malleable and ever-changing - ANSWERSrealism; constructivism
posing foundational questions and seeking normative answers are characteristic of a ____________
approach to the study of international relations - ANSWERSphilosophical
which theoretical perspective posits that states generally cooperate? - ANSWERSliberalism
which of the following is true of the relationship between philosophy and the study of international
relations? - ANSWERSphilosophy provides both substantive and methodological contributions to the
study of international relations
,which of the following is true regarding the approaches to the study of international relations? -
ANSWERSusing a multi-method approach can help us answer key questions in international relations
philosophers help us understand international relations by - ANSWERShighlighting relationships
between individuals and society as well as between societies
using the comparative method, Aristotle concluded that states rise and fall due to -
ANSWERSinternal factors
Pinker and Dempsey drew different conclusions on whether contemporary relations is more
peaceful than it was in the past because - ANSWERSthey were exammining different data
which theoretical perspective might draw the lesson that had the United States used all its military
might in Vietnam, the outcome may have been different? - ANSWERSRealism
True or False: The goals of the United States in the Vietnam War and the 2003 Iraq War were the
same, making the analogy between them an accurate one - ANSWERSFalse
The theoretical perspective most focused on the idea that human nature is basically good is
________________ - ANSWERSliberalism
the comparative method of analysis.... - ANSWERSinvolves looking at both similarities and
differences between states
Constructivism argues that the key structure of the international system are dependent on... -
ANSWERSideas
True or False: all of the following actors affect international relations in important ways: heads of
state, central governments, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and
individuals - ANSWERStrue
theories are developed to help us - ANSWERSdescribe, explain, and predict interactions
Thucydides concluded that the underlying cause of the Peloponnesian War was - ANSWERSthe
changing distribution of power between Athens and Sparta
, which of the following studies is an example of the behavioral approach to the study of international
relations? - ANSWERSthe correlates of war project
realism posits that ____________ determines the structure of the international system -
ANSWERSthe distribution of power among states
the three most prominent theoretical approaches used to study international relations are -
ANSWERSliberalism, realism, and constructivism
the behavioral revolution in American social sciences was spawned primarily by scholars' -
ANSWERSbelief that more scientific study of international relations would find underlying patterns of
behavior
the ancient Greek historian Thucydides used diplomatic history to - ANSWERSexamine the causes of
war
the objective of the Correlates of War project was to - ANSWERSfind patterns among a number of
different wars
Philosopher Thomas Hobbes described what he calls the "state of nature." What does this concept
illustrate? - ANSWERSanarchy
when studying international relations, constructivists - ANSWERStrace the impact of ideas and
cultural factors on shaping identities
as an approach to the study of international relations, historical analysis - ANSWERSprovides useful
background to many contemporary issues
True or False The Correlates of War project in the behavioral tradition has proven all of its
hypotheses on the causes of war - ANSWERSfalse
True or False philosophy has made both substantive and methodological contributions to the study
of international relations - ANSWERStrue
