What Occurred in 1961 That Heightened Fears and Provided a Rationalization

question 37

Multiple Choice

What occurred in 1961 that heightened fears and provided a rationalization for President John F.Kennedy's military buildup?

• A) The People's Republic of China invaded the small country of Vietnam.
• B) Nikita Khrushchev publicly encouraged wars of national liberation in the third world.
• C) The Soviet Union's military and nuclear capacities surpassed those of the United States.
• D) The People's Republic of China obtained nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union and began installing them in Southeast Asia.

---

Definitions:

Consequences

Circumstances that change the environment shortly after a behavior is displayed and that affect the future performance of the behavior by serving to increase, decrease, or maintain it.

Stimulus

Any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism, often in relation to the environment, including the mannerisms and actions of individuals.

Subjective Terms

Refers to language or descriptions that are influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or interpretations rather than objective facts.