How Did Revelations About the U

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did revelations about the U.S. military prison in Abu Ghraib, Iraq, change the position of the United States in the world?

• A) Aware of American capabilities, terrorists began to proceed more cautiously.
• B) Understanding that American forces took human rights less seriously overseas, Al Qaeda began to focus its activities in the developing world.
• C) The incident undermined the reputation of the United States as a nation that adhered to standards of civilized behavior and the rule of law.
• D) Realizing that the United States was overwhelmed by the task at hand, previously neutral European nations decided to assist the United States with the occupation of Iraq.

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Definitions:

Lateral Inhibition

A process in neural networks of the brain where the activity of neurons inhibits the activity of neighboring neurons, enhancing contrast and sharpness in sensory pathways.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system that enables organisms to process visual detail, including structures such as the eye, the optic nerve, and the visual areas of the brain.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths (or frequencies) of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.